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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.40, 21,344.10 and 13,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.40, 21,344.10 and 13,480.60 is: 20,182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.40 : 21,344.10 = 13,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.40/21,344.10 = 13,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.40x = 21,344.10 × 13,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.40x = 287,731,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,731,274.46/14,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,182.60

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