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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.20, 21,993.60 and 12,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.20, 21,993.60 and 12,963.20 is: 19,406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.20 : 21,993.60 = 12,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.20/21,993.60 = 12,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.20x = 21,993.60 × 12,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.20x = 285,107,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,107,435.52/14,691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.68

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