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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.40, 21,994.20 and 13,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.40, 21,994.20 and 13,117.20 is: 19,662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.40 : 21,994.20 = 13,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.40/21,994.20 = 13,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.40x = 21,994.20 × 13,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.40x = 288,502,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,502,320.24/14,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.93

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