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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,124.70, 21,187.05 and 13,476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,124.70, 21,187.05 and 13,476.70 is: 20,215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,124.70 : 21,187.05 = 13,476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,124.70/21,187.05 = 13,476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,124.70x = 21,187.05 × 13,476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,124.70x = 285,531,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,531,516.74/14,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,215.05

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