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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.60, 21,314.40 and 13,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.60, 21,314.40 and 13,403.20 is: 20,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.60 : 21,314.40 = 13,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.60/21,314.40 = 13,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.60x = 21,314.40 × 13,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.60x = 285,681,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,681,166.08/14,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.80

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