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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.31, 21,216.73 and 13,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.31, 21,216.73 and 13,443.84 is: 20,163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.31 : 21,216.73 = 13,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.31/21,216.73 = 13,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.31x = 21,216.73 × 13,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.31x = 285,234,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,234,323.44/14,146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,163.16

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