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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.20, 22,198.80 and 13,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.20, 22,198.80 and 13,186.40 is: 19,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.20 : 22,198.80 = 13,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.20/22,198.80 = 13,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.20x = 22,198.80 × 13,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.20x = 292,722,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,722,256.32/14,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.60

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