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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.60, 21,264.90 and 12,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.60, 21,264.90 and 12,767.20 is: 19,150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.60 : 21,264.90 = 12,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.60/21,264.90 = 12,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.60x = 21,264.90 × 12,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.60x = 271,493,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,493,231.28/14,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,150.80

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