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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,129.20, 21,172.20 and 13,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,129.20, 21,172.20 and 13,351.60 is: 20,006.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,129.20 : 21,172.20 = 13,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,129.20/21,172.20 = 13,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,129.20x = 21,172.20 × 13,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,129.20x = 282,682,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,682,745.52/14,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.99

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