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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.72, 21,774.01 and 8,980.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.72, 21,774.01 and 8,980.17 is: 13,443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.72 : 21,774.01 = 8,980.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.72/21,774.01 = 8,980.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.72x = 21,774.01 × 8,980.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.72x = 195,534,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,534,311.38/14,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.66

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