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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.09, 22,510.80 and 8,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.09, 22,510.80 and 8,769 is: 13,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.09 : 22,510.80 = 8,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.09/22,510.80 = 8,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.09x = 22,510.80 × 8,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.09x = 197,397,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,397,205.20/14,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.37

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