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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.93, 21,553.23 and 12,712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.93, 21,553.23 and 12,712.08 is: 19,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.93 : 21,553.23 = 12,712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.93/21,553.23 = 12,712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.93x = 21,553.23 × 12,712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.93x = 273,986,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,986,384.02/14,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,061.34

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