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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.60, 21,895.80 and 14,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.60, 21,895.80 and 14,629.60 is: 21,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.60 : 21,895.80 = 14,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.60/21,895.80 = 14,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.60x = 21,895.80 × 14,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.60x = 320,326,795.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,326,795.68/14,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.80

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