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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.74, 21,337.98 and 13,868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.74, 21,337.98 and 13,868.34 is: 20,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.74 : 21,337.98 = 13,868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.74/21,337.98 = 13,868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.74x = 21,337.98 × 13,868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.74x = 295,922,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,922,361.55/14,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.57

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