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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.78, 21,269.16 and 13,937.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.78, 21,269.16 and 13,937.66 is: 20,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.78 : 21,269.16 = 13,937.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.78/21,269.16 = 13,937.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.78x = 21,269.16 × 13,937.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.78x = 296,442,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,442,250.88/14,294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.80

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