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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.60, 21,362.40 and 13,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.60, 21,362.40 and 13,998.60 is: 20,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.60 : 21,362.40 = 13,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.60/21,362.40 = 13,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.60x = 21,362.40 × 13,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.60x = 299,043,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,043,692.64/14,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.90

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