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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.40, 21,390.60 and 13,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.40, 21,390.60 and 13,223.60 is: 19,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.40 : 21,390.60 = 13,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.40/21,390.60 = 13,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.40x = 21,390.60 × 13,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.40x = 282,860,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,860,738.16/14,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.40

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