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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.12, 22,039.60 and 11,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.12, 22,039.60 and 11,404.76 is: 17,090.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.12 : 22,039.60 = 11,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.12/22,039.60 = 11,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.12x = 22,039.60 × 11,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.12x = 251,356,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,356,348.50/14,707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,090.79

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