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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,743.51, 22,125.96 and 11,055.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,743.51, 22,125.96 and 11,055.67 is: 16,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,743.51 : 22,125.96 = 11,055.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,743.51/22,125.96 = 11,055.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,743.51x = 22,125.96 × 11,055.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,743.51x = 244,617,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,617,312.19/14,743.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,591.52

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