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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,165.60, 21,248.40 and 12,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,165.60, 21,248.40 and 12,610.40 is: 18,915.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,165.60 : 21,248.40 = 12,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,165.60/21,248.40 = 12,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,165.60x = 21,248.40 × 12,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,165.60x = 267,950,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,950,823.36/14,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.60

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