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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,144.80, 21,217.20 and 12,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,144.80, 21,217.20 and 12,455.20 is: 18,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,144.80 : 21,217.20 = 12,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,144.80/21,217.20 = 12,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,144.80x = 21,217.20 × 12,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,144.80x = 264,264,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,264,469.44/14,144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.80

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