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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,413.14, 21,577.59 and 13,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,413.14, 21,577.59 and 13,029.66 is: 19,506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,413.14 : 21,577.59 = 13,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,413.14/21,577.59 = 13,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,413.14x = 21,577.59 × 13,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,413.14x = 281,148,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,148,661.32/14,413.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,506.41

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