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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,651.60, 21,977.40 and 8,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,651.60, 21,977.40 and 8,805.20 is: 13,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,651.60 : 21,977.40 = 8,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,651.60/21,977.40 = 8,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,651.60x = 21,977.40 × 8,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,651.60x = 193,515,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,515,402.48/14,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,207.80

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