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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.80, 21,042.90 and 13,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.80, 21,042.90 and 13,740.60 is: 20,653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.80 : 21,042.90 = 13,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.80/21,042.90 = 13,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.80x = 21,042.90 × 13,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.80x = 289,142,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,142,071.74/13,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.30

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