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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,496.60, 21,744.90 and 13,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,496.60, 21,744.90 and 13,621.80 is: 20,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496.60 : 21,744.90 = 13,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496.60/21,744.90 = 13,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496.60x = 21,744.90 × 13,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496.60x = 296,204,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,204,678.82/14,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.70

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