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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.20, 22,250.67 and 11,704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.20, 22,250.67 and 11,704.30 is: 17,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.20 : 22,250.67 = 11,704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.20/22,250.67 = 11,704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.20x = 22,250.67 × 11,704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.20x = 260,428,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,428,516.88/14,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,570.17

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