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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.80, 21,934.80 and 8,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.80, 21,934.80 and 8,812.80 is: 13,199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.80 : 21,934.80 = 8,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.80/21,934.80 = 8,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.80x = 21,934.80 × 8,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.80x = 193,307,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,307,005.44/14,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.70

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