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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.06, 21,381.70 and 13,557.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.06, 21,381.70 and 13,557.01 is: 20,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.06 : 21,381.70 = 13,557.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.06/21,381.70 = 13,557.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.06x = 21,381.70 × 13,557.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.06x = 289,871,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,871,852.93/14,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.41

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