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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.92, 21,286.48 and 12,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.92, 21,286.48 and 12,706.88 is: 18,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.92 : 21,286.48 = 12,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.92/21,286.48 = 12,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.92x = 21,286.48 × 12,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.92x = 270,484,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,484,746.98/14,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.20

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