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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.02, 21,279.65 and 12,572.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.02, 21,279.65 and 12,572.69 is: 18,766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.02 : 21,279.65 = 12,572.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.02/21,279.65 = 12,572.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.02x = 21,279.65 × 12,572.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.02x = 267,542,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,542,273.50/14,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,766.96

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