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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,137.20, 21,230.10 and 13,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,137.20, 21,230.10 and 13,699.80 is: 20,573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,137.20 : 21,230.10 = 13,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,137.20/21,230.10 = 13,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,137.20x = 21,230.10 × 13,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,137.20x = 290,848,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,848,123.98/14,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.25

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