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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.13, 21,250.86 and 13,466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.13, 21,250.86 and 13,466.59 is: 20,197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.13 : 21,250.86 = 13,466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.13/21,250.86 = 13,466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.13x = 21,250.86 × 13,466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.13x = 286,176,515.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,176,515.14/14,169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.19

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