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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.50, 21,441.70 and 13,364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.50, 21,441.70 and 13,364.63 is: 20,042.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.50 : 21,441.70 = 13,364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.50/21,441.70 = 13,364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.50x = 21,441.70 × 13,364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.50x = 286,560,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,560,301.80/14,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.69

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