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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.10, 21,273.78 and 12,568.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.10, 21,273.78 and 12,568.75 is: 18,761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.10 : 21,273.78 = 12,568.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.10/21,273.78 = 12,568.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.10x = 21,273.78 × 12,568.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.10x = 267,384,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,384,759.53/14,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.08

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