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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,808.40, 22,169.40 and 13,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,808.40, 22,169.40 and 13,253.20 is: 19,841.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,808.40 : 22,169.40 = 13,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,808.40/22,169.40 = 13,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,808.40x = 22,169.40 × 13,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,808.40x = 293,815,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,815,492.08/14,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.14

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