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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.40, 21,644.40 and 12,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.40, 21,644.40 and 12,903.20 is: 19,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.40 : 21,644.40 = 12,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.40/21,644.40 = 12,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.40x = 21,644.40 × 12,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.40x = 279,282,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,282,022.08/14,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.25

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