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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,496.64, 21,740.40 and 8,941.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,496.64, 21,740.40 and 8,941.66 is: 13,409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496.64 : 21,740.40 = 8,941.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496.64/21,740.40 = 8,941.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496.64x = 21,740.40 × 8,941.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496.64x = 194,395,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,395,210.71/14,496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.68

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