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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.70, 21,406.35 and 13,762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.70, 21,406.35 and 13,762.10 is: 20,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.70 : 21,406.35 = 13,762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.70/21,406.35 = 13,762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.70x = 21,406.35 × 13,762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.70x = 294,596,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,596,329.34/14,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.96

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