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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,097.26, 21,145.80 and 13,241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,097.26, 21,145.80 and 13,241.90 is: 19,862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097.26 : 21,145.80 = 13,241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097.26/21,145.80 = 13,241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097.26x = 21,145.80 × 13,241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097.26x = 280,010,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,010,569.02/14,097.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.77

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