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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.70, 21,410.55 and 13,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.70, 21,410.55 and 13,301.70 is: 19,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.70 : 21,410.55 = 13,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.70/21,410.55 = 13,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.70x = 21,410.55 × 13,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.70x = 284,796,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,796,712.94/14,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.55

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