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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.60, 21,638.40 and 8,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.60, 21,638.40 and 8,885.20 is: 13,327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.60 : 21,638.40 = 8,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.60/21,638.40 = 8,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.60x = 21,638.40 × 8,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.60x = 192,261,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,261,511.68/14,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.80

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