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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,802.40, 22,203.60 and 13,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,802.40, 22,203.60 and 13,592.80 is: 20,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,802.40 : 22,203.60 = 13,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,802.40/22,203.60 = 13,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,802.40x = 22,203.60 × 13,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,802.40x = 301,809,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,809,094.08/14,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.20

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