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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.08, 22,073.04 and 11,429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.08, 22,073.04 and 11,429.76 is: 17,150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.08 : 22,073.04 = 11,429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.08/22,073.04 = 11,429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.08x = 22,073.04 × 11,429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.08x = 252,289,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,289,549.67/14,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,150.79

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