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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.60, 22,013.40 and 8,454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.60, 22,013.40 and 8,454.80 is: 12,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.60 : 22,013.40 = 8,454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.60/22,013.40 = 8,454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.60x = 22,013.40 × 8,454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.60x = 186,118,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,118,894.32/14,675.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.20

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