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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,112.40, 21,168.60 and 13,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,112.40, 21,168.60 and 13,853.20 is: 20,779.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112.40 : 21,168.60 = 13,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112.40/21,168.60 = 13,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112.40x = 21,168.60 × 13,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112.40x = 293,252,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,252,849.52/14,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.80

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