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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,586.32, 21,864.36 and 13,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,586.32, 21,864.36 and 13,303.28 is: 19,941.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,586.32 : 21,864.36 = 13,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,586.32/21,864.36 = 13,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,586.32x = 21,864.36 × 13,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,586.32x = 290,867,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,867,703.10/14,586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.13

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