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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.71, 21,188.19 and 13,317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.71, 21,188.19 and 13,317.64 is: 19,947.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.71 : 21,188.19 = 13,317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.71/21,188.19 = 13,317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.71x = 21,188.19 × 13,317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.71x = 282,176,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,176,686.67/14,145.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.86

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