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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.44, 21,215.42 and 13,442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.44, 21,215.42 and 13,442.96 is: 20,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.44 : 21,215.42 = 13,442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.44/21,215.42 = 13,442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.44x = 21,215.42 × 13,442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.44x = 285,198,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,198,078.68/14,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,161.85

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