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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,453.16, 21,716.28 and 13,869.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,453.16, 21,716.28 and 13,869.96 is: 20,840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,453.16 : 21,716.28 = 13,869.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,453.16/21,716.28 = 13,869.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,453.16x = 21,716.28 × 13,869.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,453.16x = 301,203,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,203,934.95/14,453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.01

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