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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,210.60, 21,315.90 and 13,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,210.60, 21,315.90 and 13,404.20 is: 20,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,210.60 : 21,315.90 = 13,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,210.60/21,315.90 = 13,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,210.60x = 21,315.90 × 13,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,210.60x = 285,722,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,722,586.78/14,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,106.30

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