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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.20, 22,102.80 and 12,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.20, 22,102.80 and 12,791.20 is: 19,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.20 : 22,102.80 = 12,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.20/22,102.80 = 12,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.20x = 22,102.80 × 12,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.20x = 282,721,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,721,335.36/14,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,186.80

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