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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.80, 21,218.70 and 13,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.80, 21,218.70 and 13,281.80 is: 19,922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.80 : 21,218.70 = 13,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.80/21,218.70 = 13,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.80x = 21,218.70 × 13,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.80x = 281,822,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,822,529.66/14,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.70

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