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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.60, 21,720.30 and 13,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.60, 21,720.30 and 13,868.20 is: 20,833.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.60 : 21,720.30 = 13,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.60/21,720.30 = 13,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.60x = 21,720.30 × 13,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.60x = 301,221,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,221,464.46/14,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.38

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