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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.24, 21,471.30 and 13,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.24, 21,471.30 and 13,701.76 is: 20,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.24 : 21,471.30 = 13,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.24/21,471.30 = 13,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.24x = 21,471.30 × 13,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.24x = 294,194,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,194,599.49/14,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.22

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