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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175.14, 21,233.54 and 13,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175.14, 21,233.54 and 13,475.30 is: 20,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175.14 : 21,233.54 = 13,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175.14/21,233.54 = 13,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175.14x = 21,233.54 × 13,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175.14x = 286,128,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,128,249.08/14,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,185.22

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