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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.80, 22,249.20 and 14,192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.80, 22,249.20 and 14,192.90 is: 21,289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.80 : 22,249.20 = 14,192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.80/22,249.20 = 14,192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.80x = 22,249.20 × 14,192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.80x = 315,780,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,780,670.68/14,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.35

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