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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,130.80, 21,196.20 and 13,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,130.80, 21,196.20 and 13,266.80 is: 19,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,130.80 : 21,196.20 = 13,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,130.80/21,196.20 = 13,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,130.80x = 21,196.20 × 13,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,130.80x = 281,205,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,205,746.16/14,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.20

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