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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.77, 22,131.50 and 11,080.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.77, 22,131.50 and 11,080.17 is: 16,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.77 : 22,131.50 = 11,080.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.77/22,131.50 = 11,080.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.77x = 22,131.50 × 11,080.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.77x = 245,220,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,220,726.95/14,773.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.39

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