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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.88, 21,217.58 and 13,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.88, 21,217.58 and 13,444.40 is: 20,164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.88 : 21,217.58 = 13,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.88/21,217.58 = 13,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.88x = 21,217.58 × 13,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.88x = 285,257,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,257,632.55/14,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,164.00

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