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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,108.68, 21,038.81 and 13,123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,108.68, 21,038.81 and 13,123.72 is: 19,570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,108.68 : 21,038.81 = 13,123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,108.68/21,038.81 = 13,123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,108.68x = 21,038.81 × 13,123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,108.68x = 276,107,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,107,451.57/14,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.04

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