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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.40, 22,325.40 and 13,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.40, 22,325.40 and 13,357.20 is: 19,997.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.40 : 22,325.40 = 13,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.40/22,325.40 = 13,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.40x = 22,325.40 × 13,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.40x = 298,204,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,204,832.88/14,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.11

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