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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.60, 21,809.52 and 12,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.60, 21,809.52 and 12,816 is: 19,189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.60 : 21,809.52 = 12,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.60/21,809.52 = 12,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.60x = 21,809.52 × 12,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.60x = 279,510,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,510,808.32/14,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.79

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