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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.60, 22,068.90 and 8,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.60, 22,068.90 and 8,880.60 is: 13,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.60 : 22,068.90 = 8,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.60/22,068.90 = 8,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.60x = 22,068.90 × 8,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.60x = 195,985,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,985,073.34/14,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.90

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