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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,437.68, 21,614.28 and 13,054.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,437.68, 21,614.28 and 13,054.20 is: 19,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,437.68 : 21,614.28 = 13,054.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,437.68/21,614.28 = 13,054.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,437.68x = 21,614.28 × 13,054.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,437.68x = 282,157,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,157,133.98/14,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.11

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