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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.61, 21,070.08 and 12,486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.61, 21,070.08 and 12,486.54 is: 18,743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.61 : 21,070.08 = 12,486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.61/21,070.08 = 12,486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.61x = 21,070.08 × 12,486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.61x = 263,092,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,092,396.72/14,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,743.30

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