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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.66, 21,050.60 and 12,901.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.66, 21,050.60 and 12,901.35 is: 19,360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.66 : 21,050.60 = 12,901.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.66/21,050.60 = 12,901.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.66x = 21,050.60 × 12,901.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.66x = 271,581,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,581,158.31/14,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,360.40

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