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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.14, 21,599.96 and 13,152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.14, 21,599.96 and 13,152.33 is: 19,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.14 : 21,599.96 = 13,152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.14/21,599.96 = 13,152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.14x = 21,599.96 × 13,152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.14x = 284,089,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,089,736.15/14,481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.92

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