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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,437.92, 21,665.52 and 13,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,437.92, 21,665.52 and 13,262.88 is: 19,902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,437.92 : 21,665.52 = 13,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,437.92/21,665.52 = 13,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,437.92x = 21,665.52 × 13,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,437.92x = 287,347,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,347,191.90/14,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.26

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