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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,808.80, 22,131.28 and 13,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,808.80, 22,131.28 and 13,266.96 is: 19,827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,808.80 : 22,131.28 = 13,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,808.80/22,131.28 = 13,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,808.80x = 22,131.28 × 13,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,808.80x = 293,614,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,614,806.51/14,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.05

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