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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.32, 21,867.36 and 13,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.32, 21,867.36 and 13,305.28 is: 19,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.32 : 21,867.36 = 13,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.32/21,867.36 = 13,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.32x = 21,867.36 × 13,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.32x = 290,951,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,951,347.66/14,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.13

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