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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,940.80, 22,393.20 and 8,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,940.80, 22,393.20 and 8,688.80 is: 13,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,940.80 : 22,393.20 = 8,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,940.80/22,393.20 = 8,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,940.80x = 22,393.20 × 8,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,940.80x = 194,570,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,570,036.16/14,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.73

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