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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,480.64, 21,742.44 and 8,918.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,480.64, 21,742.44 and 8,918.04 is: 13,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,480.64 : 21,742.44 = 8,918.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,480.64/21,742.44 = 8,918.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,480.64x = 21,742.44 × 8,918.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,480.64x = 193,899,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,899,949.62/14,480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.29

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