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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,208.84, 21,390.03 and 12,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,208.84, 21,390.03 and 12,780 is: 19,239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,208.84 : 21,390.03 = 12,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,208.84/21,390.03 = 12,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,208.84x = 21,390.03 × 12,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,208.84x = 273,364,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,364,583.40/14,208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,239.05

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