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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.96, 21,363.78 and 12,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.96, 21,363.78 and 12,869.08 is: 19,307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.96 : 21,363.78 = 12,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.96/21,363.78 = 12,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.96x = 21,363.78 × 12,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.96x = 274,932,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,932,193.92/14,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,307.09

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