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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.40, 21,982.20 and 8,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.40, 21,982.20 and 8,822.80 is: 13,214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.40 : 21,982.20 = 8,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.40/21,982.20 = 8,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.40x = 21,982.20 × 8,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.40x = 193,944,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,944,554.16/14,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.72

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