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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.20, 21,145.20 and 13,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.20, 21,145.20 and 13,333.60 is: 19,979.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.20 : 21,145.20 = 13,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.20/21,145.20 = 13,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.20x = 21,145.20 × 13,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.20x = 281,941,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,941,638.72/14,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.99

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