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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.40, 22,427.40 and 13,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.40, 22,427.40 and 13,425.20 is: 20,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.40 : 22,427.40 = 13,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.40/22,427.40 = 13,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.40x = 22,427.40 × 13,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.40x = 301,092,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,092,330.48/14,980.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.08

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