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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.01, 21,369.42 and 13,260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.01, 21,369.42 and 13,260.78 is: 19,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.01 : 21,369.42 = 13,260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.01/21,369.42 = 13,260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.01x = 21,369.42 × 13,260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.01x = 283,375,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,375,177.35/14,316.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.29

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