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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.20, 21,951.60 and 12,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.20, 21,951.60 and 12,935.20 is: 19,364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.20 : 21,951.60 = 12,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.20/21,951.60 = 12,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.20x = 21,951.60 × 12,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.20x = 283,948,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,948,336.32/14,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.69

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