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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.56, 21,356.88 and 13,523.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.56, 21,356.88 and 13,523.52 is: 20,234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.56 : 21,356.88 = 13,523.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.56/21,356.88 = 13,523.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.56x = 21,356.88 × 13,523.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.56x = 288,820,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,820,193.82/14,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.63

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