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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.22, 20,255.51 and 11,478.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.22, 20,255.51 and 11,478.73 is: 15,846.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.22 : 20,255.51 = 11,478.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.22/20,255.51 = 11,478.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.22x = 20,255.51 × 11,478.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.22x = 232,507,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,507,465.32/14,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,846.78

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