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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.60, 22,352.40 and 13,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.60, 22,352.40 and 13,443.60 is: 20,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.60 : 22,352.40 = 13,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.60/22,352.40 = 13,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.60x = 22,352.40 × 13,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.60x = 300,496,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,496,724.64/14,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.40

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