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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,389.60, 21,535.80 and 13,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,389.60, 21,535.80 and 13,223.20 is: 19,790.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,389.60 : 21,535.80 = 13,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,389.60/21,535.80 = 13,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,389.60x = 21,535.80 × 13,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,389.60x = 284,772,190.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,772,190.56/14,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,790.14

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