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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.91, 21,294.36 and 13,449.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.91, 21,294.36 and 13,449.84 is: 20,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.91 : 21,294.36 = 13,449.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.91/21,294.36 = 13,449.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.91x = 21,294.36 × 13,449.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.91x = 286,405,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,405,734.90/14,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.30

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