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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.31, 21,006.48 and 13,148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.31, 21,006.48 and 13,148.95 is: 19,723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.31 : 21,006.48 = 13,148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.31/21,006.48 = 13,148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.31x = 21,006.48 × 13,148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.31x = 276,213,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,213,155.20/14,004.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.44

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