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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,098.03, 21,022.58 and 13,971.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,098.03, 21,022.58 and 13,971.49 is: 20,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098.03 : 21,022.58 = 13,971.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098.03/21,022.58 = 13,971.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098.03x = 21,022.58 × 13,971.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098.03x = 293,716,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,716,748.62/14,098.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.89

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