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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,082.99, 21,023.58 and 13,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,082.99, 21,023.58 and 13,098.84 is: 19,554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,082.99 : 21,023.58 = 13,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,082.99/21,023.58 = 13,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,082.99x = 21,023.58 × 13,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,082.99x = 275,384,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,384,510.65/14,082.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.41

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