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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,144.76, 21,045.27 and 14,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,144.76, 21,045.27 and 14,096.34 is: 20,973.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,144.76 : 21,045.27 = 14,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,144.76/21,045.27 = 14,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,144.76x = 21,045.27 × 14,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,144.76x = 296,661,281.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,661,281.31/14,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.23

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