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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,545.22, 21,774.77 and 8,980.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,545.22, 21,774.77 and 8,980.67 is: 13,444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,545.22 : 21,774.77 = 8,980.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,545.22/21,774.77 = 8,980.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,545.22x = 21,774.77 × 8,980.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,545.22x = 195,551,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,551,869.92/14,545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.41

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