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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.16, 21,644.40 and 8,745.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.16, 21,644.40 and 8,745.92 is: 13,085.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.16 : 21,644.40 = 8,745.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.16/21,644.40 = 8,745.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.16x = 21,644.40 × 8,745.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.16x = 189,300,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,300,190.85/14,466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.72

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