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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.80, 21,067.20 and 12,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.80, 21,067.20 and 12,748.80 is: 19,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.80 : 21,067.20 = 12,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.80/21,067.20 = 12,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.80x = 21,067.20 × 12,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.80x = 268,581,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,581,519.36/14,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,123.20

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