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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,776.90, 22,148.84 and 11,481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,776.90, 22,148.84 and 11,481.82 is: 17,209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,776.90 : 22,148.84 = 11,481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,776.90/22,148.84 = 11,481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,776.90x = 22,148.84 × 11,481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,776.90x = 254,308,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,308,967.42/14,776.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,209.90

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