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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,414.92, 17,122.38 and 11,220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,414.92, 17,122.38 and 11,220.52 is: 16,830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,414.92 : 17,122.38 = 11,220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,414.92/17,122.38 = 11,220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,414.92x = 17,122.38 × 11,220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,414.92x = 192,122,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,122,007.24/11,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.78

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