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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.60, 21,435.90 and 12,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.60, 21,435.90 and 12,562.60 is: 18,843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.60 : 21,435.90 = 12,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.60/21,435.90 = 12,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.60x = 21,435.90 × 12,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.60x = 269,290,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,290,637.34/14,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.90

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