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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,053.88, 21,099.35 and 12,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,053.88, 21,099.35 and 12,893.40 is: 19,357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,053.88 : 21,099.35 = 12,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,053.88/21,099.35 = 12,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,053.88x = 21,099.35 × 12,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,053.88x = 272,042,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,042,359.29/14,053.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.10

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