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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,702.40, 22,053.60 and 11,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,702.40, 22,053.60 and 11,246.40 is: 16,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702.40 : 22,053.60 = 11,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702.40/22,053.60 = 11,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702.40x = 22,053.60 × 11,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702.40x = 248,023,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,023,607.04/14,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.60

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