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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.60, 21,644.40 and 8,208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.60, 21,644.40 and 8,208.80 is: 12,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.60 : 21,644.40 = 8,208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.60/21,644.40 = 8,208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.60x = 21,644.40 × 8,208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.60x = 177,674,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,674,550.72/14,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.20

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