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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,900.80, 22,365.60 and 9,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,900.80, 22,365.60 and 9,068.80 is: 13,611.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,900.80 : 22,365.60 = 9,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,900.80/22,365.60 = 9,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,900.80x = 22,365.60 × 9,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,900.80x = 202,829,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,829,153.28/14,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.96

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