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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,154.40, 21,231.60 and 12,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,154.40, 21,231.60 and 12,793.60 is: 19,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,154.40 : 21,231.60 = 12,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,154.40/21,231.60 = 12,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,154.40x = 21,231.60 × 12,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,154.40x = 271,628,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,628,597.76/14,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,190.40

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