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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,153.31, 21,362.99 and 14,153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,153.31, 21,362.99 and 14,153.31 is: 21,362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,153.31 : 21,362.99 = 14,153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,153.31/21,362.99 = 14,153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,153.31x = 21,362.99 × 14,153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,153.31x = 302,356,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,356,949.23/14,153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.99

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