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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.66, 21,052.10 and 12,902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.66, 21,052.10 and 12,902.35 is: 19,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.66 : 21,052.10 = 12,902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.66/21,052.10 = 12,902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.66x = 21,052.10 × 12,902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.66x = 271,621,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,621,562.44/14,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,361.90

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