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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.50, 22,040.18 and 11,405.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.50, 22,040.18 and 11,405.13 is: 17,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.50 : 22,040.18 = 11,405.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.50/22,040.18 = 11,405.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.50x = 22,040.18 × 11,405.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.50x = 251,371,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,371,118.12/14,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,091.36

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