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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.20, 21,332.70 and 12,504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.20, 21,332.70 and 12,504.60 is: 18,714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.20 : 21,332.70 = 12,504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.20/21,332.70 = 12,504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.20x = 21,332.70 × 12,504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.20x = 266,756,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,756,880.42/14,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.27

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