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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.20, 21,295.80 and 13,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.20, 21,295.80 and 13,225.20 is: 19,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.20 : 21,295.80 = 13,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.20/21,295.80 = 13,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.20x = 21,295.80 × 13,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.20x = 281,641,214.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,641,214.16/14,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.80

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