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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.80, 21,976.20 and 9,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.80, 21,976.20 and 9,121.20 is: 13,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.80 : 21,976.20 = 9,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.80/21,976.20 = 9,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.80x = 21,976.20 × 9,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.80x = 200,449,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,449,315.44/14,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.80

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