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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,568.40, 21,868.80 and 8,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,568.40, 21,868.80 and 8,007.40 is: 12,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,568.40 : 21,868.80 = 8,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,568.40/21,868.80 = 8,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,568.40x = 21,868.80 × 8,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,568.40x = 175,112,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,112,229.12/14,568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.00

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