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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.90, 22,070.85 and 11,257.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.90, 22,070.85 and 11,257.90 is: 16,886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.90 : 22,070.85 = 11,257.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.90/22,070.85 = 11,257.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.90x = 22,070.85 × 11,257.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.90x = 248,471,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,471,422.22/14,713.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,886.85

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