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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,784.96, 22,135.20 and 11,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,784.96, 22,135.20 and 11,270.88 is: 16,874.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,784.96 : 22,135.20 = 11,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,784.96/22,135.20 = 11,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,784.96x = 22,135.20 × 11,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,784.96x = 249,483,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,483,182.98/14,784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.12

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