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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.16, 22,091.40 and 11,454.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.16, 22,091.40 and 11,454.12 is: 17,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.16 : 22,091.40 = 11,454.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.16/22,091.40 = 11,454.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.16x = 22,091.40 × 11,454.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.16x = 253,037,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,037,546.57/14,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,140.96

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