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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.40, 20,981.40 and 12,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.40, 20,981.40 and 12,461.20 is: 18,653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.40 : 20,981.40 = 12,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.40/20,981.40 = 12,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.40x = 20,981.40 × 12,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.40x = 261,453,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,453,421.68/14,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,653.39

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