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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.20, 22,016.40 and 13,057.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.20, 22,016.40 and 13,057.60 is: 19,557.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.20 : 22,016.40 = 13,057.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.20/22,016.40 = 13,057.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.20x = 22,016.40 × 13,057.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.20x = 287,481,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,481,344.64/14,699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.62

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