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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,097.70, 21,146.55 and 13,951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,097.70, 21,146.55 and 13,951.90 is: 20,927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097.70 : 21,146.55 = 13,951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097.70/21,146.55 = 13,951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097.70x = 21,146.55 × 13,951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097.70x = 295,034,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,034,550.95/14,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.85

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