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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.30, 21,360.08 and 13,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.30, 21,360.08 and 13,217.82 is: 19,925.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.30 : 21,360.08 = 13,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.30/21,360.08 = 13,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.30x = 21,360.08 × 13,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.30x = 282,333,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,333,626.54/14,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.73

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