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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,136.60, 21,204.90 and 12,496.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,136.60, 21,204.90 and 12,496.35 is: 18,744.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,136.60 : 21,204.90 = 12,496.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,136.60/21,204.90 = 12,496.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,136.60x = 21,204.90 × 12,496.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,136.60x = 264,983,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,983,852.12/14,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,744.53

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