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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.16, 21,323.82 and 13,922.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.16, 21,323.82 and 13,922.12 is: 20,857.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.16 : 21,323.82 = 13,922.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.16/21,323.82 = 13,922.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.16x = 21,323.82 × 13,922.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.16x = 296,872,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,872,780.90/14,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,857.83

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