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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,404.80, 21,607.20 and 8,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,404.80, 21,607.20 and 8,996.70 is: 13,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,404.80 : 21,607.20 = 8,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,404.80/21,607.20 = 8,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,404.80x = 21,607.20 × 8,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,404.80x = 194,393,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,393,496.24/14,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.05

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