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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.74, 21,329.06 and 13,862.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.74, 21,329.06 and 13,862.34 is: 20,676.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.74 : 21,329.06 = 13,862.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.74/21,329.06 = 13,862.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.74x = 21,329.06 × 13,862.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.74x = 295,670,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,670,612.29/14,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.64

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