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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.60, 21,255.65 and 13,842.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.60, 21,255.65 and 13,842.93 is: 20,778.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.60 : 21,255.65 = 13,842.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.60/21,255.65 = 13,842.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.60x = 21,255.65 × 13,842.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.60x = 294,240,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,240,475.05/14,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.81

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