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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.40, 21,549.60 and 12,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.40, 21,549.60 and 12,465.60 is: 18,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.40 : 21,549.60 = 12,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.40/21,549.60 = 12,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.40x = 21,549.60 × 12,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.40x = 268,628,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,628,693.76/14,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,698.40

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