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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.20, 21,034.80 and 12,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.20, 21,034.80 and 12,856.80 is: 19,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.20 : 21,034.80 = 12,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.20/21,034.80 = 12,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.20x = 21,034.80 × 12,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.20x = 270,440,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,440,216.64/14,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.20

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