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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.44, 21,052.62 and 12,527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.44, 21,052.62 and 12,527.36 is: 18,735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.44 : 21,052.62 = 12,527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.44/21,052.62 = 12,527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.44x = 21,052.62 × 12,527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.44x = 263,733,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,733,749.68/14,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.83

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