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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.40, 21,381.60 and 13,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.40, 21,381.60 and 13,716.80 is: 20,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.40 : 21,381.60 = 13,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.40/21,381.60 = 13,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.40x = 21,381.60 × 13,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.40x = 293,287,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,287,130.88/14,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.20

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