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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.20, 21,006.30 and 12,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.20, 21,006.30 and 12,473.30 is: 18,709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.20 : 21,006.30 = 12,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.20/21,006.30 = 12,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.20x = 21,006.30 × 12,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.20x = 262,017,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,017,881.79/14,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,709.95

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