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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.40, 22,068.60 and 13,502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.40, 22,068.60 and 13,502.80 is: 20,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.40 : 22,068.60 = 13,502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.40/22,068.60 = 13,502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.40x = 22,068.60 × 13,502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.40x = 297,987,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,987,892.08/14,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.20

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