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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,139.66, 21,176.68 and 13,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,139.66, 21,176.68 and 13,647.60 is: 20,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,139.66 : 21,176.68 = 13,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,139.66/21,176.68 = 13,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,139.66x = 21,176.68 × 13,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,139.66x = 289,010,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,010,857.97/14,139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.73

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