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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.36, 21,283.56 and 12,762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.36, 21,283.56 and 12,762.48 is: 19,121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.36 : 21,283.56 = 12,762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.36/21,283.56 = 12,762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.36x = 21,283.56 × 12,762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.36x = 271,631,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,631,008.83/14,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.73

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