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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.20, 21,902.40 and 12,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.20, 21,902.40 and 12,981.60 is: 19,443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.20 : 21,902.40 = 12,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.20/21,902.40 = 12,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.20x = 21,902.40 × 12,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.20x = 284,328,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,328,195.84/14,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.64

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