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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.23, 22,463.39 and 8,742.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.23, 22,463.39 and 8,742.04 is: 13,109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.23 : 22,463.39 = 8,742.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.23/22,463.39 = 8,742.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.23x = 22,463.39 × 8,742.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.23x = 196,375,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,375,819.61/14,980.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,109.00

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