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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.77, 22,469.98 and 7,080.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.77, 22,469.98 and 7,080.71 is: 10,617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.77 : 22,469.98 = 7,080.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.77/22,469.98 = 7,080.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.77x = 22,469.98 × 7,080.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.77x = 159,103,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,103,412.09/14,984.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.67

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