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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.40, 21,983.70 and 13,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.40, 21,983.70 and 13,110.20 is: 19,652.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.40 : 21,983.70 = 13,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.40/21,983.70 = 13,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.40x = 21,983.70 × 13,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.40x = 288,210,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,210,703.74/14,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,652.43

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