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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.20, 21,238.80 and 13,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.20, 21,238.80 and 13,511.20 is: 20,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.20 : 21,238.80 = 13,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.20/21,238.80 = 13,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.20x = 21,238.80 × 13,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.20x = 286,961,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,961,674.56/14,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.80

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