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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,540.70, 21,811.05 and 12,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,540.70, 21,811.05 and 12,812.70 is: 19,219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,540.70 : 21,811.05 = 12,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,540.70/21,811.05 = 12,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,540.70x = 21,811.05 × 12,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,540.70x = 279,458,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,458,440.34/14,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,219.05

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