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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.26, 21,019.26 and 13,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.26, 21,019.26 and 13,374.96 is: 20,083.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.26 : 21,019.26 = 13,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.26/21,019.26 = 13,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.26x = 21,019.26 × 13,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.26x = 281,131,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,131,694.85/13,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.34

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