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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.60, 21,821.10 and 13,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.60, 21,821.10 and 13,688.80 is: 20,510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.60 : 21,821.10 = 13,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.60/21,821.10 = 13,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.60x = 21,821.10 × 13,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.60x = 298,704,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,704,673.68/14,563.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.36

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