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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.42, 21,006.48 and 12,684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.42, 21,006.48 and 12,684.84 is: 19,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.42 : 21,006.48 = 12,684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.42/21,006.48 = 12,684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.42x = 21,006.48 × 12,684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.42x = 266,463,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,463,837.76/13,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,035.28

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