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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.64, 21,109.08 and 13,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.64, 21,109.08 and 13,113.72 is: 19,574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.64 : 21,109.08 = 13,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.64/21,109.08 = 13,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.64x = 21,109.08 × 13,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.64x = 276,818,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,818,564.58/14,141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,574.71

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