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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.60, 21,011.40 and 13,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.60, 21,011.40 and 13,294.80 is: 19,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.60 : 21,011.40 = 13,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.60/21,011.40 = 13,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.60x = 21,011.40 × 13,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.60x = 279,342,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,342,360.72/14,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.20

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