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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.40, 22,234.20 and 13,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.40, 22,234.20 and 13,277.20 is: 19,902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.40 : 22,234.20 = 13,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.40/22,234.20 = 13,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.40x = 22,234.20 × 13,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.40x = 295,207,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,207,920.24/14,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.91

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