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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,057.70, 21,086.55 and 13,409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,057.70, 21,086.55 and 13,409.70 is: 20,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057.70 : 21,086.55 = 13,409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057.70/21,086.55 = 13,409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057.70x = 21,086.55 × 13,409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057.70x = 282,764,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,764,309.54/14,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,114.55

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