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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,015.40, 21,023.10 and 12,805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,015.40, 21,023.10 and 12,805.80 is: 19,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,015.40 : 21,023.10 = 12,805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,015.40/21,023.10 = 12,805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,015.40x = 21,023.10 × 12,805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,015.40x = 269,217,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,217,613.98/14,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,208.70

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