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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.20, 22,321.80 and 12,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.20, 22,321.80 and 12,937.20 is: 19,405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.20 : 22,321.80 = 12,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.20/22,321.80 = 12,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.20x = 22,321.80 × 12,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.20x = 288,781,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,781,590.96/14,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.80

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