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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,078.80, 21,118.20 and 13,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,078.80, 21,118.20 and 13,214.80 is: 19,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,078.80 : 21,118.20 = 13,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,078.80/21,118.20 = 13,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,078.80x = 21,118.20 × 13,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,078.80x = 279,072,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,072,789.36/14,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.20

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