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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.60, 21,941.40 and 8,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.60, 21,941.40 and 8,406.80 is: 12,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.60 : 21,941.40 = 8,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.60/21,941.40 = 8,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.60x = 21,941.40 × 8,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.60x = 184,456,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,456,961.52/14,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.20

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