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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.70, 21,349.05 and 13,426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.70, 21,349.05 and 13,426.30 is: 20,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.70 : 21,349.05 = 13,426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.70/21,349.05 = 13,426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.70x = 21,349.05 × 13,426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.70x = 286,638,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,638,750.02/14,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.45

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