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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.40, 21,311.10 and 13,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.40, 21,311.10 and 13,842.90 is: 20,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.40 : 21,311.10 = 13,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.40/21,311.10 = 13,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.40x = 21,311.10 × 13,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.40x = 295,007,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,007,426.19/14,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.35

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