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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.60, 22,205.40 and 13,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.60, 22,205.40 and 13,133.20 is: 19,699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.60 : 22,205.40 = 13,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.60/22,205.40 = 13,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.60x = 22,205.40 × 13,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.60x = 291,627,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,627,959.28/14,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.80

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