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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,790.75, 22,158.18 and 11,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,790.75, 22,158.18 and 11,464.70 is: 17,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,790.75 : 22,158.18 = 11,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,790.75/22,158.18 = 11,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,790.75x = 22,158.18 × 11,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,790.75x = 254,036,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,036,775.46/14,790.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,175.38

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