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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,451.16, 21,713.22 and 13,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,451.16, 21,713.22 and 13,867.96 is: 20,836.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,451.16 : 21,713.22 = 13,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,451.16/21,713.22 = 13,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,451.16x = 21,713.22 × 13,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,451.16x = 301,118,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,118,066.43/14,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.95

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