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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.16, 21,026.74 and 12,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.16, 21,026.74 and 12,510.12 is: 18,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.16 : 21,026.74 = 12,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.16/21,026.74 = 12,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.16x = 21,026.74 × 12,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.16x = 263,047,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,047,040.61/14,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.01

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