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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.65, 21,055.03 and 12,760.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.65, 21,055.03 and 12,760.93 is: 19,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.65 : 21,055.03 = 12,760.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.65/21,055.03 = 12,760.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.65x = 21,055.03 × 12,760.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.65x = 268,681,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,681,763.98/13,985.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,211.25

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