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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,213.40, 21,195.75 and 13,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,213.40, 21,195.75 and 13,437 is: 20,037.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,213.40 : 21,195.75 = 13,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,213.40/21,195.75 = 13,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,213.40x = 21,195.75 × 13,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,213.40x = 284,807,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,807,292.75/14,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.94

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