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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.20, 21,994.80 and 13,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.20, 21,994.80 and 13,280.80 is: 19,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.20 : 21,994.80 = 13,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.20/21,994.80 = 13,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.20x = 21,994.80 × 13,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.20x = 292,108,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,108,539.84/14,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.20

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