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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.36, 21,209.87 and 13,597.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.36, 21,209.87 and 13,597.67 is: 20,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.36 : 21,209.87 = 13,597.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.36/21,209.87 = 13,597.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.36x = 21,209.87 × 13,597.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.36x = 288,404,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,404,638.97/14,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.90

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