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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.70, 21,293.55 and 13,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.70, 21,293.55 and 13,223.70 is: 19,835.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.70 : 21,293.55 = 13,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.70/21,293.55 = 13,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.70x = 21,293.55 × 13,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.70x = 281,579,517.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,579,517.14/14,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.55

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