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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,081.49, 21,021.35 and 13,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,081.49, 21,021.35 and 13,097.34 is: 19,552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,081.49 : 21,021.35 = 13,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,081.49/21,021.35 = 13,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,081.49x = 21,021.35 × 13,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,081.49x = 275,323,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,323,702.72/14,081.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,552.17

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