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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.72, 22,020.35 and 11,175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.72, 22,020.35 and 11,175.22 is: 16,763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.72 : 22,020.35 = 11,175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.72/22,020.35 = 11,175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.72x = 22,020.35 × 11,175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.72x = 246,082,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,082,255.73/14,679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,763.42

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