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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,760.36, 22,121.96 and 11,627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,760.36, 22,121.96 and 11,627.96 is: 17,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,760.36 : 22,121.96 = 11,627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,760.36/22,121.96 = 11,627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,760.36x = 22,121.96 × 11,627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,760.36x = 257,233,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,233,097.25/14,760.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.29

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