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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.08, 22,076.04 and 11,431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.08, 22,076.04 and 11,431.76 is: 17,153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.08 : 22,076.04 = 11,431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.08/22,076.04 = 11,431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.08x = 22,076.04 × 11,431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.08x = 252,367,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,367,991.03/14,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,153.79

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