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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,612.70, 21,870.45 and 12,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,612.70, 21,870.45 and 12,863.10 is: 19,251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,612.70 : 21,870.45 = 12,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,612.70/21,870.45 = 12,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,612.70x = 21,870.45 × 12,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,612.70x = 281,321,785.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,321,785.40/14,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.87

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