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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.60, 22,104.60 and 11,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.60, 22,104.60 and 11,220.40 is: 16,836.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.60 : 22,104.60 = 11,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.60/22,104.60 = 11,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.60x = 22,104.60 × 11,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.60x = 248,022,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,022,453.84/14,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,836.08

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