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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.80, 21,450.96 and 13,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.80, 21,450.96 and 13,473.74 is: 20,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.80 : 21,450.96 = 13,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.80/21,450.96 = 13,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.80x = 21,450.96 × 13,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.80x = 289,024,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,024,657.79/14,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.39

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