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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.60, 21,314.44 and 14,189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.60, 21,314.44 and 14,189.12 is: 21,283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.60 : 21,314.44 = 14,189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.60/21,314.44 = 14,189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.60x = 21,314.44 × 14,189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.60x = 302,433,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,433,146.89/14,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,283.72

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