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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.60, 22,364.40 and 4,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.60, 22,364.40 and 4,377.60 is: 6,567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.60 : 22,364.40 = 4,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.60/22,364.40 = 4,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.60x = 22,364.40 × 4,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.60x = 97,902,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,902,397.44/14,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.28

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