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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,101.30, 21,151.95 and 12,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,101.30, 21,151.95 and 12,805.30 is: 19,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,101.30 : 21,151.95 = 12,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,101.30/21,151.95 = 12,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,101.30x = 21,151.95 × 12,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,101.30x = 270,857,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,857,065.34/14,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,207.95

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