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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.60, 22,217.40 and 13,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.60, 22,217.40 and 13,685.20 is: 20,527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.60 : 22,217.40 = 13,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.60/22,217.40 = 13,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.60x = 22,217.40 × 13,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.60x = 304,049,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,049,562.48/14,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.80

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