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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.41, 21,295.11 and 13,450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.41, 21,295.11 and 13,450.34 is: 20,032.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.41 : 21,295.11 = 13,450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.41/21,295.11 = 13,450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.41x = 21,295.11 × 13,450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.41x = 286,426,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,426,363.36/14,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,032.05

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