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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,645.21, 21,924.61 and 9,080.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,645.21, 21,924.61 and 9,080.64 is: 13,594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,645.21 : 21,924.61 = 9,080.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,645.21/21,924.61 = 9,080.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,645.21x = 21,924.61 × 9,080.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,645.21x = 199,089,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,089,467.85/14,645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.17

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