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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.31, 21,325.01 and 13,502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.31, 21,325.01 and 13,502.25 is: 20,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.31 : 21,325.01 = 13,502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.31/21,325.01 = 13,502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.31x = 21,325.01 × 13,502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.31x = 287,935,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,935,548.76/14,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.73

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