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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.70, 21,145.05 and 13,448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.70, 21,145.05 and 13,448.70 is: 20,173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.70 : 21,145.05 = 13,448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.70/21,145.05 = 13,448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.70x = 21,145.05 × 13,448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.70x = 284,373,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,373,433.94/14,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.05

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