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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,106.10, 21,164.55 and 13,884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,106.10, 21,164.55 and 13,884.70 is: 20,832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106.10 : 21,164.55 = 13,884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106.10/21,164.55 = 13,884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106.10x = 21,164.55 × 13,884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106.10x = 293,863,427.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,863,427.39/14,106.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.37

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