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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.20, 22,012.80 and 11,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.20, 22,012.80 and 11,910.40 is: 17,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.20 : 22,012.80 = 11,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.20/22,012.80 = 11,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.20x = 22,012.80 × 11,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.20x = 262,181,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,181,253.12/14,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,865.60

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