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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,138.60, 21,207.90 and 12,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,138.60, 21,207.90 and 12,729.20 is: 19,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,138.60 : 21,207.90 = 12,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,138.60/21,207.90 = 12,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,138.60x = 21,207.90 × 12,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,138.60x = 269,959,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,959,600.68/14,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,093.80

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