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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.92, 21,922.92 and 11,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.92, 21,922.92 and 11,176.56 is: 16,754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.92 : 21,922.92 = 11,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.92/21,922.92 = 11,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.92x = 21,922.92 × 11,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.92x = 245,022,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,022,830.76/14,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,754.94

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