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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,642.60, 21,990.30 and 12,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,642.60, 21,990.30 and 12,828.20 is: 19,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,642.60 : 21,990.30 = 12,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,642.60/21,990.30 = 12,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,642.60x = 21,990.30 × 12,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,642.60x = 282,095,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,095,966.46/14,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.43

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