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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.54, 21,233.78 and 13,035.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.54, 21,233.78 and 13,035.17 is: 19,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.54 : 21,233.78 = 13,035.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.54/21,233.78 = 13,035.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.54x = 21,233.78 × 13,035.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.54x = 276,785,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,785,932.04/14,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.10

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