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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,622.80, 21,901.80 and 11,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,622.80, 21,901.80 and 11,325.20 is: 16,962.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622.80 : 21,901.80 = 11,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622.80/21,901.80 = 11,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622.80x = 21,901.80 × 11,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622.80x = 248,042,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,042,265.36/14,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,962.71

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