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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,573.40, 21,840.90 and 12,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,573.40, 21,840.90 and 12,922.20 is: 19,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,573.40 : 21,840.90 = 12,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,573.40/21,840.90 = 12,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,573.40x = 21,840.90 × 12,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,573.40x = 282,232,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,232,477.98/14,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.28

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