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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.60, 21,545.40 and 13,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.60, 21,545.40 and 13,326.80 is: 19,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.60 : 21,545.40 = 13,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.60/21,545.40 = 13,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.60x = 21,545.40 × 13,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.60x = 287,131,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,131,236.72/14,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.20

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