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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.70, 22,009.05 and 11,501.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.70, 22,009.05 and 11,501.55 is: 17,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.70 : 22,009.05 = 11,501.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.70/22,009.05 = 11,501.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.70x = 22,009.05 × 11,501.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.70x = 253,138,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,138,189.03/14,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,252.33

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