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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.80, 22,466.70 and 14,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.80, 22,466.70 and 14,653.80 is: 21,980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.80 : 22,466.70 = 14,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.80/22,466.70 = 14,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.80x = 22,466.70 × 14,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.80x = 329,222,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,222,528.46/14,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,980.70

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