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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.60, 21,176.40 and 8,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.60, 21,176.40 and 8,946.40 is: 13,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.60 : 21,176.40 = 8,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.60/21,176.40 = 8,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.60x = 21,176.40 × 8,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.60x = 189,452,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,452,544.96/14,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.60

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