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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.40, 22,089.60 and 12,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.40, 22,089.60 and 12,998.40 is: 19,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.40 : 22,089.60 = 12,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.40/22,089.60 = 12,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.40x = 22,089.60 × 12,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.40x = 287,129,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,129,456.64/14,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.60

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