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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.60, 21,874.80 and 12,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.60, 21,874.80 and 12,751.20 is: 19,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.60 : 21,874.80 = 12,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.60/21,874.80 = 12,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.60x = 21,874.80 × 12,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.60x = 278,929,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,929,949.76/14,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,149.91

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