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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.60, 22,061.40 and 8,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.60, 22,061.40 and 8,875.60 is: 13,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.60 : 22,061.40 = 8,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.60/22,061.40 = 8,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.60x = 22,061.40 × 8,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.60x = 195,808,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,808,161.84/14,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.40

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