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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.80, 21,362.34 and 13,219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.80, 21,362.34 and 13,219.32 is: 19,927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.80 : 21,362.34 = 13,219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.80/21,362.34 = 13,219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.80x = 21,362.34 × 13,219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.80x = 282,395,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,395,608.41/14,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.99

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