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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.80, 21,911.70 and 13,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.80, 21,911.70 and 13,268.60 is: 19,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.80 : 21,911.70 = 13,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.80/21,911.70 = 13,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.80x = 21,911.70 × 13,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.80x = 290,737,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,737,582.62/14,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.90

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