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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.60, 22,217.40 and 13,353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.60, 22,217.40 and 13,353.60 is: 20,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.60 : 22,217.40 = 13,353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.60/22,217.40 = 13,353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.60x = 22,217.40 × 13,353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.60x = 296,682,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,682,272.64/14,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.40

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