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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.36, 21,441.96 and 13,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.36, 21,441.96 and 13,043.20 is: 19,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.36 : 21,441.96 = 13,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.36/21,441.96 = 13,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.36x = 21,441.96 × 13,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.36x = 279,671,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,671,772.67/14,304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,551.51

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