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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.60, 21,254.15 and 13,841.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.60, 21,254.15 and 13,841.93 is: 20,777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.60 : 21,254.15 = 13,841.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.60/21,254.15 = 13,841.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.60x = 21,254.15 × 13,841.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.60x = 294,198,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,198,281.03/14,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.31

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