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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.20, 21,835.80 and 13,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.20, 21,835.80 and 13,693.20 is: 20,539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.20 : 21,835.80 = 13,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.20/21,835.80 = 13,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.20x = 21,835.80 × 13,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.20x = 299,001,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,001,976.56/14,557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.80

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