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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.20, 21,010.80 and 12,476.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.20, 21,010.80 and 12,476.30 is: 18,714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.20 : 21,010.80 = 12,476.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.20/21,010.80 = 12,476.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.20x = 21,010.80 × 12,476.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.20x = 262,137,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,137,044.04/14,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.45

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