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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,547.76, 21,800.80 and 8,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,547.76, 21,800.80 and 8,294.80 is: 12,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,547.76 : 21,800.80 = 8,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,547.76/21,800.80 = 8,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,547.76x = 21,800.80 × 8,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,547.76x = 180,833,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,833,275.84/14,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.32

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