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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,837.60, 22,256.40 and 13,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,837.60, 22,256.40 and 13,167.20 is: 19,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,837.60 : 22,256.40 = 13,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,837.60/22,256.40 = 13,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,837.60x = 22,256.40 × 13,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,837.60x = 293,054,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,054,470.08/14,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.80

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