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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.08, 21,308.16 and 13,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.08, 21,308.16 and 13,244.16 is: 19,865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.08 : 21,308.16 = 13,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.08/21,308.16 = 13,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.08x = 21,308.16 × 13,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.08x = 282,208,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,208,680.35/14,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.35

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