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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,082.56, 21,124.90 and 13,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,082.56, 21,124.90 and 13,373.12 is: 20,060.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,082.56 : 21,124.90 = 13,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,082.56/21,124.90 = 13,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,082.56x = 21,124.90 × 13,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,082.56x = 282,505,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,505,822.69/14,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.69

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