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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.70, 21,347.55 and 13,425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.70, 21,347.55 and 13,425.30 is: 20,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.70 : 21,347.55 = 13,425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.70/21,347.55 = 13,425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.70x = 21,347.55 × 13,425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.70x = 286,597,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,597,263.02/14,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.95

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