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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.74, 21,469.06 and 13,700.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.74, 21,469.06 and 13,700.26 is: 20,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.74 : 21,469.06 = 13,700.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.74/21,469.06 = 13,700.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.74x = 21,469.06 × 13,700.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.74x = 294,131,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,131,703.96/14,290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.98

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