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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.92, 21,924.42 and 11,177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.92, 21,924.42 and 11,177.56 is: 16,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.92 : 21,924.42 = 11,177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.92/21,924.42 = 11,177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.92x = 21,924.42 × 11,177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.92x = 245,061,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,061,520.02/14,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,756.43

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