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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,113.20, 21,148.20 and 13,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,113.20, 21,148.20 and 13,335.60 is: 19,982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,113.20 : 21,148.20 = 13,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,113.20/21,148.20 = 13,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,113.20x = 21,148.20 × 13,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,113.20x = 282,023,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,023,935.92/14,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.99

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