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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,622.12, 20,180.34 and 11,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,622.12, 20,180.34 and 11,262.24 is: 15,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622.12 : 20,180.34 = 11,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622.12/20,180.34 = 11,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622.12x = 20,180.34 × 11,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622.12x = 227,275,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,275,832.36/14,622.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,543.29

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