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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.53, 21,453.79 and 12,800.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.53, 21,453.79 and 12,800.78 is: 19,098.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.53 : 21,453.79 = 12,800.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.53/21,453.79 = 12,800.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.53x = 21,453.79 × 12,800.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.53x = 274,625,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,625,295.81/14,379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.36

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