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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,055.19, 21,176.56 and 12,722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,055.19, 21,176.56 and 12,722.64 is: 19,168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,055.19 : 21,176.56 = 12,722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,055.19/21,176.56 = 12,722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,055.19x = 21,176.56 × 12,722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,055.19x = 269,421,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,421,749.32/14,055.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.84

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