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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.60, 22,096.80 and 14,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.60, 22,096.80 and 14,187.60 is: 21,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.60 : 22,096.80 = 14,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.60/22,096.80 = 14,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.60x = 22,096.80 × 14,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.60x = 313,500,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,500,559.68/14,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,286.60

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