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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,020.08, 21,036.60 and 13,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,020.08, 21,036.60 and 13,644.24 is: 20,472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,020.08 : 21,036.60 = 13,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,020.08/21,036.60 = 13,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,020.08x = 21,036.60 × 13,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,020.08x = 287,028,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,028,419.18/14,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.67

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