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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,586.40, 21,829.20 and 8,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,586.40, 21,829.20 and 8,747.20 is: 13,090.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,586.40 : 21,829.20 = 8,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,586.40/21,829.20 = 8,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,586.40x = 21,829.20 × 8,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,586.40x = 190,944,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,944,378.24/14,586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.58

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