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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,503.35, 21,711.06 and 13,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,503.35, 21,711.06 and 13,117.32 is: 19,636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,503.35 : 21,711.06 = 13,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,503.35/21,711.06 = 13,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,503.35x = 21,711.06 × 13,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,503.35x = 284,790,921.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,790,921.56/14,503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.22

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