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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,069.40, 21,104.10 and 12,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,069.40, 21,104.10 and 12,708.60 is: 19,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,069.40 : 21,104.10 = 12,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,069.40/21,104.10 = 12,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,069.40x = 21,104.10 × 12,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,069.40x = 268,203,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,203,565.26/14,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,062.90

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