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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.28, 21,795.78 and 11,244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.28, 21,795.78 and 11,244.78 is: 16,873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.28 : 21,795.78 = 11,244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.28/21,795.78 = 11,244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.28x = 21,795.78 × 11,244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.28x = 245,088,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,088,751.03/14,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.25

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