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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,772.99, 22,164.72 and 9,080.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,772.99, 22,164.72 and 9,080.43 is: 13,623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,772.99 : 22,164.72 = 9,080.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,772.99/22,164.72 = 9,080.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,772.99x = 22,164.72 × 9,080.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,772.99x = 201,265,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,265,188.43/14,772.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.86

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