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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,086.08, 21,067.02 and 12,536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,086.08, 21,067.02 and 12,536.28 is: 18,749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,086.08 : 21,067.02 = 12,536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,086.08/21,067.02 = 12,536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,086.08x = 21,067.02 × 12,536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,086.08x = 264,102,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,102,061.49/14,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.15

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