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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,191.60, 21,287.40 and 12,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,191.60, 21,287.40 and 12,737.20 is: 19,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,191.60 : 21,287.40 = 12,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,191.60/21,287.40 = 12,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,191.60x = 21,287.40 × 12,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,191.60x = 271,141,871.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,141,871.28/14,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.80

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