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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.76, 21,584.48 and 13,141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.76, 21,584.48 and 13,141.96 is: 19,602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.76 : 21,584.48 = 13,141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.76/21,584.48 = 13,141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.76x = 21,584.48 × 13,141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.76x = 283,662,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,662,372.78/14,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,602.45

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