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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.61, 21,056.58 and 12,477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.61, 21,056.58 and 12,477.54 is: 18,729.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.61 : 21,056.58 = 12,477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.61/21,056.58 = 12,477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.61x = 21,056.58 × 12,477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.61x = 262,734,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,734,319.21/14,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.80

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