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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.60, 21,410.40 and 12,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.60, 21,410.40 and 12,742.70 is: 19,114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.60 : 21,410.40 = 12,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.60/21,410.40 = 12,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.60x = 21,410.40 × 12,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.60x = 272,826,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,826,304.08/14,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,114.05

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