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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.40, 21,376.80 and 14,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.40, 21,376.80 and 14,774.40 is: 21,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.40 : 21,376.80 = 14,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.40/21,376.80 = 14,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.40x = 21,376.80 × 14,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.40x = 315,829,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,829,393.92/14,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.80

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