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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,097.44, 21,115.71 and 13,269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,097.44, 21,115.71 and 13,269.33 is: 19,875.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097.44 : 21,115.71 = 13,269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097.44/21,115.71 = 13,269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097.44x = 21,115.71 × 13,269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097.44x = 280,191,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,191,324.17/14,097.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,875.34

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