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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,308.40, 21,462.60 and 13,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,308.40, 21,462.60 and 13,271.60 is: 19,907.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,308.40 : 21,462.60 = 13,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,308.40/21,462.60 = 13,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,308.40x = 21,462.60 × 13,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,308.40x = 284,843,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,843,042.16/14,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.40

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