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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.44, 21,261.78 and 13,473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.44, 21,261.78 and 13,473.90 is: 20,208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.44 : 21,261.78 = 13,473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.44/21,261.78 = 13,473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.44x = 21,261.78 × 13,473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.44x = 286,479,097.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,479,097.54/14,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.11

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