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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.60, 21,123.51 and 12,605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.60, 21,123.51 and 12,605.01 is: 18,891.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.60 : 21,123.51 = 12,605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.60/21,123.51 = 12,605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.60x = 21,123.51 × 12,605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.60x = 266,262,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,262,054.79/14,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.07

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