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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,184.30, 21,382.67 and 13,232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,184.30, 21,382.67 and 13,232.82 is: 19,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,184.30 : 21,382.67 = 13,232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,184.30/21,382.67 = 13,232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,184.30x = 21,382.67 × 13,232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,184.30x = 282,952,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,952,957.07/14,184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.32

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