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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.78, 21,546.20 and 8,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.78, 21,546.20 and 8,847.20 is: 13,240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.78 : 21,546.20 = 8,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.78/21,546.20 = 8,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.78x = 21,546.20 × 8,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.78x = 190,623,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,623,540.64/14,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.71

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