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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.12, 21,522.26 and 13,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.12, 21,522.26 and 13,195.96 is: 19,799.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.12 : 21,522.26 = 13,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.12/21,522.26 = 13,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.12x = 21,522.26 × 13,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.12x = 284,006,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,006,882.07/14,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.53

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