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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.98, 21,250.01 and 13,627.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.98, 21,250.01 and 13,627.35 is: 20,297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.98 : 21,250.01 = 13,627.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.98/21,250.01 = 13,627.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.98x = 21,250.01 × 13,627.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.98x = 289,581,357.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,581,357.84/14,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.31

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