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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.46, 20,953.73 and 12,461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.46, 20,953.73 and 12,461.34 is: 18,636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.46 : 20,953.73 = 12,461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.46/20,953.73 = 12,461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.46x = 20,953.73 × 12,461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.46x = 261,111,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,111,470.26/14,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.89

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