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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,902.80, 22,354.20 and 13,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,902.80, 22,354.20 and 13,261.20 is: 19,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,902.80 : 22,354.20 = 13,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,902.80/22,354.20 = 13,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,902.80x = 22,354.20 × 13,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,902.80x = 296,443,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,443,517.04/14,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.80

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