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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.80, 21,382.80 and 8,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.80, 21,382.80 and 8,444.80 is: 12,648.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.80 : 21,382.80 = 8,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.80/21,382.80 = 8,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.80x = 21,382.80 × 8,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.80x = 180,573,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,573,469.44/14,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,648.04

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