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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,615.60, 21,923.40 and 8,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,615.60, 21,923.40 and 8,394.80 is: 12,592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,615.60 : 21,923.40 = 8,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,615.60/21,923.40 = 8,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,615.60x = 21,923.40 × 8,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,615.60x = 184,042,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,042,558.32/14,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.20

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