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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.32, 21,157.44 and 13,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.32, 21,157.44 and 13,249.60 is: 19,886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.32 : 21,157.44 = 13,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.32/21,157.44 = 13,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.32x = 21,157.44 × 13,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.32x = 280,327,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,327,617.02/14,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,886.58

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