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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,440.42, 21,669.27 and 13,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,440.42, 21,669.27 and 13,265.38 is: 19,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,440.42 : 21,669.27 = 13,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,440.42/21,669.27 = 13,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,440.42x = 21,669.27 × 13,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,440.42x = 287,451,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,451,100.87/14,440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,906.01

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