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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.91, 21,292.88 and 13,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.91, 21,292.88 and 13,448.84 is: 20,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.91 : 21,292.88 = 13,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.91/21,292.88 = 13,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.91x = 21,292.88 × 13,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.91x = 286,364,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,364,362.55/14,296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.82

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