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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,452.68, 21,582.51 and 13,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,452.68, 21,582.51 and 13,714.68 is: 20,480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452.68 : 21,582.51 = 13,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452.68/21,582.51 = 13,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452.68x = 21,582.51 × 13,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452.68x = 295,997,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,997,218.25/14,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.44

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