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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.40, 21,986.70 and 13,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.40, 21,986.70 and 13,112.20 is: 19,655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.40 : 21,986.70 = 13,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.40/21,986.70 = 13,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.40x = 21,986.70 × 13,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.40x = 288,294,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,294,007.74/14,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.43

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