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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.40, 21,388.08 and 13,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.40, 21,388.08 and 13,114.40 is: 19,661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.40 : 21,388.08 = 13,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.40/21,388.08 = 13,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.40x = 21,388.08 × 13,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.40x = 280,491,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,491,836.35/14,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.01

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