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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.70, 21,005.55 and 12,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.70, 21,005.55 and 12,472.80 is: 18,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.70 : 21,005.55 = 12,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.70/21,005.55 = 12,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.70x = 21,005.55 × 12,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.70x = 261,998,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,998,024.04/14,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,709.20

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