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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.97, 21,046.57 and 12,898.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.97, 21,046.57 and 12,898.67 is: 19,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.97 : 21,046.57 = 12,898.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.97/21,046.57 = 12,898.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.97x = 21,046.57 × 12,898.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.97x = 271,472,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,472,623.58/14,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.38

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