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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.83, 22,042.94 and 11,387.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.83, 22,042.94 and 11,387.77 is: 17,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.83 : 22,042.94 = 11,387.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.83/22,042.94 = 11,387.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.83x = 22,042.94 × 11,387.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.83x = 251,019,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,019,818.80/14,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,060.13

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