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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.22, 21,293.55 and 13,586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.22, 21,293.55 and 13,586.58 is: 20,389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.22 : 21,293.55 = 13,586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.22/21,293.55 = 13,586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.22x = 21,293.55 × 13,586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.22x = 289,306,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,306,520.56/14,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.18

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