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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.60, 21,938.40 and 12,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.60, 21,938.40 and 12,897.60 is: 19,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.60 : 21,938.40 = 12,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.60/21,938.40 = 12,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.60x = 21,938.40 × 12,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.60x = 282,952,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,952,707.84/14,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,346.40

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