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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.48, 21,670.32 and 13,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.48, 21,670.32 and 13,068.07 is: 19,570.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.48 : 21,670.32 = 13,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.48/21,670.32 = 13,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.48x = 21,670.32 × 13,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.48x = 283,189,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,189,258.68/14,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.14

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