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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,055.48, 21,058.61 and 12,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,055.48, 21,058.61 and 12,530.04 is: 18,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,055.48 : 21,058.61 = 12,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,055.48/21,058.61 = 12,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,055.48x = 21,058.61 × 12,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,055.48x = 263,865,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,865,162.99/14,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.12

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