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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.20, 21,376.80 and 13,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.20, 21,376.80 and 13,444.80 is: 20,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.20 : 21,376.80 = 13,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.20/21,376.80 = 13,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.20x = 21,376.80 × 13,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.20x = 287,406,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,406,800.64/14,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.20

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