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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.11, 22,463.20 and 8,741.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.11, 22,463.20 and 8,741.91 is: 13,108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.11 : 22,463.20 = 8,741.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.11/22,463.20 = 8,741.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.11x = 22,463.20 × 8,741.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.11x = 196,371,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,371,272.71/14,980.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,108.80

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