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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,125.95, 21,188.93 and 13,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,125.95, 21,188.93 and 13,579.20 is: 20,368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,125.95 : 21,188.93 = 13,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,125.95/21,188.93 = 13,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,125.95x = 21,188.93 × 13,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,125.95x = 287,728,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,728,650.36/14,125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,368.80

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