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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.60, 22,445.76 and 13,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.60, 22,445.76 and 13,492.80 is: 20,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.60 : 22,445.76 = 13,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.60/22,445.76 = 13,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.60x = 22,445.76 × 13,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.60x = 302,856,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,856,150.53/14,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.23

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