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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.16, 21,410.82 and 13,980.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.16, 21,410.82 and 13,980.12 is: 20,944.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.16 : 21,410.82 = 13,980.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.16/21,410.82 = 13,980.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.16x = 21,410.82 × 13,980.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.16x = 299,325,832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,325,832.90/14,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,944.82

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