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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,987.20, 22,437.60 and 13,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,987.20, 22,437.60 and 13,259.20 is: 19,850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,987.20 : 22,437.60 = 13,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,987.20/22,437.60 = 13,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,987.20x = 22,437.60 × 13,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,987.20x = 297,504,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,504,625.92/14,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.58

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