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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,706.40, 22,009.20 and 8,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,706.40, 22,009.20 and 8,867.20 is: 13,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,706.40 : 22,009.20 = 8,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,706.40/22,009.20 = 8,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,706.40x = 22,009.20 × 8,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,706.40x = 195,159,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,159,978.24/14,706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.41

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