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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,218.80, 21,328.20 and 13,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,218.80, 21,328.20 and 13,009.20 is: 19,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,218.80 : 21,328.20 = 13,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,218.80/21,328.20 = 13,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,218.80x = 21,328.20 × 13,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,218.80x = 277,462,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,462,819.44/14,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.80

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