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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.80, 22,176.90 and 11,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.80, 22,176.90 and 11,328.60 is: 16,943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.80 : 22,176.90 = 11,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.80/22,176.90 = 11,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.80x = 22,176.90 × 11,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.80x = 251,233,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,233,229.34/14,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,943.39

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