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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.40, 21,941.70 and 13,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.40, 21,941.70 and 13,082.20 is: 19,610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.40 : 21,941.70 = 13,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.40/21,941.70 = 13,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.40x = 21,941.70 × 13,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.40x = 287,045,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,045,707.74/14,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,610.43

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