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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.60, 21,480.48 and 14,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.60, 21,480.48 and 14,220.48 is: 21,376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.60 : 21,480.48 = 14,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.60/21,480.48 = 14,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.60x = 21,480.48 × 14,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.60x = 305,462,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,462,736.23/14,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.58

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