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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,110.20, 21,165.30 and 13,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,110.20, 21,165.30 and 13,462.20 is: 20,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,110.20 : 21,165.30 = 13,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,110.20/21,165.30 = 13,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,110.20x = 21,165.30 × 13,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,110.20x = 284,931,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,931,501.66/14,110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.30

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