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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,937.78, 22,384.80 and 9,080.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,937.78, 22,384.80 and 9,080.27 is: 13,607.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,937.78 : 22,384.80 = 9,080.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,937.78/22,384.80 = 9,080.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,937.78x = 22,384.80 × 9,080.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,937.78x = 203,259,915.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,259,915.97/14,937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.10

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