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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.20, 22,380.30 and 12,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.20, 22,380.30 and 12,976.20 is: 19,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.20 : 22,380.30 = 12,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.20/22,380.30 = 12,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.20x = 22,380.30 × 12,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.20x = 290,411,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,411,248.86/14,920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.30

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