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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,503.20, 19,936.80 and 13,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,503.20, 19,936.80 and 13,077.60 is: 17,977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,503.20 : 19,936.80 = 13,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,503.20/19,936.80 = 13,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,503.20x = 19,936.80 × 13,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,503.20x = 260,725,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,725,495.68/14,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.10

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