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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,643.30, 21,932.55 and 12,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,643.30, 21,932.55 and 12,051.30 is: 18,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,643.30 : 21,932.55 = 12,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,643.30/21,932.55 = 12,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,643.30x = 21,932.55 × 12,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,643.30x = 264,315,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,315,739.82/14,643.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,050.29

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