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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.79, 21,063.44 and 12,533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.79, 21,063.44 and 12,533.36 is: 18,777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.79 : 21,063.44 = 12,533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.79/21,063.44 = 12,533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.79x = 21,063.44 × 12,533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.79x = 263,995,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,995,602.37/14,058.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,777.98

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