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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,622.40, 21,904.80 and 8,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,622.40, 21,904.80 and 8,761.60 is: 13,125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622.40 : 21,904.80 = 8,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622.40/21,904.80 = 8,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622.40x = 21,904.80 × 8,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622.40x = 191,921,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,921,095.68/14,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.14

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