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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,444.20, 21,624.06 and 13,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,444.20, 21,624.06 and 13,060.72 is: 19,552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,444.20 : 21,624.06 = 13,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,444.20/21,624.06 = 13,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,444.20x = 21,624.06 × 13,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,444.20x = 282,425,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,425,792.92/14,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,552.89

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