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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,057.20, 21,085.80 and 13,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,057.20, 21,085.80 and 13,250.80 is: 19,876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057.20 : 21,085.80 = 13,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057.20/21,085.80 = 13,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057.20x = 21,085.80 × 13,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057.20x = 279,403,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,403,718.64/14,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,876.20

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