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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.80, 20,514.60 and 13,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.80, 20,514.60 and 13,107.60 is: 18,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.80 : 20,514.60 = 13,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.80/20,514.60 = 13,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.80x = 20,514.60 × 13,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.80x = 268,897,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,897,170.96/14,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.50

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