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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.80, 21,907.20 and 9,040.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.80, 21,907.20 and 9,040.10 is: 13,560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.80 : 21,907.20 = 9,040.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.80/21,907.20 = 9,040.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.80x = 21,907.20 × 9,040.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.80x = 198,043,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,043,278.72/14,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.15

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