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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.40, 22,112.70 and 11,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.40, 22,112.70 and 11,444.20 is: 17,183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.40 : 22,112.70 = 11,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.40/22,112.70 = 11,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.40x = 22,112.70 × 11,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.40x = 253,062,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,062,161.34/14,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,183.08

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