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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.80, 21,770.40 and 11,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.80, 21,770.40 and 11,230.40 is: 16,858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.80 : 21,770.40 = 11,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.80/21,770.40 = 11,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.80x = 21,770.40 × 11,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.80x = 244,490,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,490,300.16/14,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.14

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