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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,201.64, 21,306.38 and 12,652.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,201.64, 21,306.38 and 12,652.35 is: 18,982.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,201.64 : 21,306.38 = 12,652.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,201.64/21,306.38 = 12,652.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,201.64x = 21,306.38 × 12,652.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,201.64x = 269,575,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,575,713.73/14,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.01

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