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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.40, 21,218.10 and 13,780.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.40, 21,218.10 and 13,780.90 is: 20,671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.40 : 21,218.10 = 13,780.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.40/21,218.10 = 13,780.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.40x = 21,218.10 × 13,780.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.40x = 292,404,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,404,514.29/14,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.35

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