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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.37, 22,113.76 and 11,047.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.37, 22,113.76 and 11,047.54 is: 16,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.37 : 22,113.76 = 11,047.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.37/22,113.76 = 11,047.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.37x = 22,113.76 × 11,047.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.37x = 244,302,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,302,627.42/14,735.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.34

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