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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.10, 21,279.15 and 13,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.10, 21,279.15 and 13,473.30 is: 20,209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.10 : 21,279.15 = 13,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.10/21,279.15 = 13,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.10x = 21,279.15 × 13,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.10x = 286,700,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,700,371.70/14,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.95

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