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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.20, 19,912.80 and 14,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.20, 19,912.80 and 14,251.20 is: 19,912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.20 : 19,912.80 = 14,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.20/19,912.80 = 14,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.20x = 19,912.80 × 14,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.20x = 283,781,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,781,295.36/14,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.80

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