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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.80, 21,007.20 and 12,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.80, 21,007.20 and 12,795.20 is: 19,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.80 : 21,007.20 = 12,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.80/21,007.20 = 12,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.80x = 21,007.20 × 12,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.80x = 268,791,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,791,325.44/14,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,192.80

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