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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.80, 22,376.10 and 9,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.80, 22,376.10 and 9,075.80 is: 13,622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.80 : 22,376.10 = 9,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.80/22,376.10 = 9,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.80x = 22,376.10 × 9,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.80x = 203,081,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,081,008.38/14,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.47

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