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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.70, 22,251.42 and 11,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.70, 22,251.42 and 11,704.80 is: 17,570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.70 : 22,251.42 = 11,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.70/22,251.42 = 11,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.70x = 22,251.42 × 11,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.70x = 260,448,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,448,420.82/14,822.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,570.92

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