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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.60, 21,301.80 and 13,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.60, 21,301.80 and 13,067.20 is: 19,556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.60 : 21,301.80 = 13,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.60/21,301.80 = 13,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.60x = 21,301.80 × 13,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.60x = 278,354,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,354,880.96/14,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.18

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