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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.04, 21,231.53 and 13,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.04, 21,231.53 and 13,033.67 is: 19,557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.04 : 21,231.53 = 13,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.04/21,231.53 = 13,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.04x = 21,231.53 × 13,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.04x = 276,724,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,724,690.45/14,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.84

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