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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.92, 21,613.18 and 8,788.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.92, 21,613.18 and 8,788.24 is: 13,182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.92 : 21,613.18 = 8,788.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.92/21,613.18 = 8,788.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.92x = 21,613.18 × 8,788.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.92x = 189,941,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,941,813.00/14,408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.24

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