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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,765.44, 22,154.64 and 11,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,765.44, 22,154.64 and 11,473.60 is: 17,215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,765.44 : 22,154.64 = 11,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,765.44/22,154.64 = 11,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,765.44x = 22,154.64 × 11,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,765.44x = 254,193,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,193,477.50/14,765.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,215.44

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