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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.60, 21,978.90 and 8,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.60, 21,978.90 and 8,806.20 is: 13,209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.60 : 21,978.90 = 8,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.60/21,978.90 = 8,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.60x = 21,978.90 × 8,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.60x = 193,550,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,550,589.18/14,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.30

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