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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,581.40, 21,872.10 and 12,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,581.40, 21,872.10 and 12,680.60 is: 19,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,581.40 : 21,872.10 = 12,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,581.40/21,872.10 = 12,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,581.40x = 21,872.10 × 12,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,581.40x = 277,351,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,351,351.26/14,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.90

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