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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.13, 21,656.37 and 13,832.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.13, 21,656.37 and 13,832.81 is: 20,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.13 : 21,656.37 = 13,832.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.13/21,656.37 = 13,832.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.13x = 21,656.37 × 13,832.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.13x = 299,568,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,568,451.50/14,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.12

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