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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.28, 21,554.96 and 13,893.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.28, 21,554.96 and 13,893.42 is: 20,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.28 : 21,554.96 = 13,893.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.28/21,554.96 = 13,893.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.28x = 21,554.96 × 13,893.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.28x = 299,472,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,472,112.36/14,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.83

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