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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.20, 21,553.80 and 13,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.20, 21,553.80 and 13,688.80 is: 20,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.20 : 21,553.80 = 13,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.20/21,553.80 = 13,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.20x = 21,553.80 × 13,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.20x = 295,045,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,045,657.44/14,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.20

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