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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.40, 21,985.20 and 13,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.40, 21,985.20 and 13,111.20 is: 19,653.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.40 : 21,985.20 = 13,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.40/21,985.20 = 13,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.40x = 21,985.20 × 13,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.40x = 288,252,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,252,354.24/14,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,653.93

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