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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.70, 21,079.05 and 13,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.70, 21,079.05 and 13,404.70 is: 20,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.70 : 21,079.05 = 13,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.70/21,079.05 = 13,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.70x = 21,079.05 × 13,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.70x = 282,558,341.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,558,341.54/14,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.05

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