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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,140.04, 21,158.22 and 13,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,140.04, 21,158.22 and 13,794.44 is: 20,641.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,140.04 : 21,158.22 = 13,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,140.04/21,158.22 = 13,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,140.04x = 21,158.22 × 13,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,140.04x = 291,865,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,865,796.30/14,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.09

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