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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.16, 21,409.32 and 13,979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.16, 21,409.32 and 13,979.12 is: 20,943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.16 : 21,409.32 = 13,979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.16/21,409.32 = 13,979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.16x = 21,409.32 × 13,979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.16x = 299,283,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,283,453.40/14,290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.32

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