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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.60, 21,295.80 and 13,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.60, 21,295.80 and 13,063.20 is: 19,550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.60 : 21,295.80 = 13,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.60/21,295.80 = 13,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.60x = 21,295.80 × 13,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.60x = 278,191,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,191,294.56/14,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.18

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