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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,057.18, 21,118.46 and 13,301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,057.18, 21,118.46 and 13,301.35 is: 19,982.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057.18 : 21,118.46 = 13,301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057.18/21,118.46 = 13,301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057.18x = 21,118.46 × 13,301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057.18x = 280,903,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,903,908.62/14,057.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.95

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