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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,089.30, 21,133.95 and 12,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,089.30, 21,133.95 and 12,793.30 is: 19,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,089.30 : 21,133.95 = 12,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,089.30/21,133.95 = 12,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,089.30x = 21,133.95 × 12,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,089.30x = 270,372,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,372,962.54/14,089.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.95

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