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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,678.91, 22,019.13 and 11,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,678.91, 22,019.13 and 11,174.41 is: 16,762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,678.91 : 22,019.13 = 11,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,678.91/22,019.13 = 11,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,678.91x = 22,019.13 × 11,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,678.91x = 246,050,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,050,814.40/14,678.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,762.20

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