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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.70, 21,218.55 and 13,497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.70, 21,218.55 and 13,497.70 is: 20,246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.70 : 21,218.55 = 13,497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.70/21,218.55 = 13,497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.70x = 21,218.55 × 13,497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.70x = 286,401,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,401,622.34/14,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.55

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