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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.40, 21,382.08 and 13,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.40, 21,382.08 and 13,110.40 is: 19,655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.40 : 21,382.08 = 13,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.40/21,382.08 = 13,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.40x = 21,382.08 × 13,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.40x = 280,327,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,327,621.63/14,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.01

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