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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.20, 21,496.32 and 13,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.20, 21,496.32 and 13,194.24 is: 19,801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.20 : 21,496.32 = 13,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.20/21,496.32 = 13,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.20x = 21,496.32 × 13,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.20x = 283,627,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,627,605.20/14,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.97

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