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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.10, 21,256.65 and 12,761.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.10, 21,256.65 and 12,761.70 is: 19,142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.10 : 21,256.65 = 12,761.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.10/21,256.65 = 12,761.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.10x = 21,256.65 × 12,761.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.10x = 271,270,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,270,990.31/14,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.55

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