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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.68, 21,034.34 and 13,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.68, 21,034.34 and 13,120.72 is: 19,565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.68 : 21,034.34 = 13,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.68/21,034.34 = 13,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.68x = 21,034.34 × 13,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.68x = 275,985,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,985,685.52/14,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.57

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