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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.10, 21,225.15 and 12,740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.10, 21,225.15 and 12,740.70 is: 19,111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.10 : 21,225.15 = 12,740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.10/21,225.15 = 12,740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.10x = 21,225.15 × 12,740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.10x = 270,423,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,423,268.61/14,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.05

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