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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.40, 21,044.40 and 12,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.40, 21,044.40 and 12,503.20 is: 18,716.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.40 : 21,044.40 = 12,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.40/21,044.40 = 12,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.40x = 21,044.40 × 12,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.40x = 263,122,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,122,342.08/14,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.38

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