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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,057.40, 21,042.90 and 12,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,057.40, 21,042.90 and 12,502.20 is: 18,714.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057.40 : 21,042.90 = 12,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057.40/21,042.90 = 12,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057.40x = 21,042.90 × 12,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057.40x = 263,082,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,082,544.38/14,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.88

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