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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,477.60, 21,716.40 and 8,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,477.60, 21,716.40 and 8,631.20 is: 12,946.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,477.60 : 21,716.40 = 8,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,477.60/21,716.40 = 8,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,477.60x = 21,716.40 × 8,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,477.60x = 187,438,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,438,591.68/14,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,946.80

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