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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.16, 22,103.36 and 11,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.16, 22,103.36 and 11,462.16 is: 17,152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.16 : 22,103.36 = 11,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.16/22,103.36 = 11,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.16x = 22,103.36 × 11,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.16x = 253,352,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,352,248.86/14,770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,152.98

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