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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670, 21,971.40 and 8,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670, 21,971.40 and 8,819.76 is: 13,209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670 : 21,971.40 = 8,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670/21,971.40 = 8,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670x = 21,971.40 × 8,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670x = 193,782,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,782,474.86/14,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.44

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