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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.40, 21,336.90 and 12,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.40, 21,336.90 and 12,698.20 is: 19,008.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.40 : 21,336.90 = 12,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.40/21,336.90 = 12,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.40x = 21,336.90 × 12,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.40x = 270,940,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,940,223.58/14,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.81

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