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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.40, 21,002.40 and 12,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.40, 21,002.40 and 12,475.20 is: 18,674.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.40 : 21,002.40 = 12,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.40/21,002.40 = 12,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.40x = 21,002.40 × 12,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.40x = 262,009,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,009,140.48/14,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,674.39

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