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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.60, 21,390.90 and 12,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.60, 21,390.90 and 12,729.70 is: 19,094.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.60 : 21,390.90 = 12,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.60/21,390.90 = 12,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.60x = 21,390.90 × 12,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.60x = 272,299,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,299,739.73/14,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,094.55

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