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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.60, 22,070.40 and 8,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.60, 22,070.40 and 8,881.60 is: 13,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.60 : 22,070.40 = 8,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.60/22,070.40 = 8,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.60x = 22,070.40 × 8,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.60x = 196,020,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,020,464.64/14,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.40

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