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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.40, 21,377.10 and 13,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.40, 21,377.10 and 13,713.80 is: 20,570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.40 : 21,377.10 = 13,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.40/21,377.10 = 13,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.40x = 21,377.10 × 13,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.40x = 293,161,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,161,273.98/14,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.70

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