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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.80, 22,469.40 and 8,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.80, 22,469.40 and 8,744.40 is: 13,115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.80 : 22,469.40 = 8,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.80/22,469.40 = 8,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.80x = 22,469.40 × 8,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.80x = 196,481,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,481,421.36/14,980.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.55

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