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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.76, 22,311.80 and 11,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.76, 22,311.80 and 11,176.56 is: 16,776.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.76 : 22,311.80 = 11,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.76/22,311.80 = 11,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.76x = 22,311.80 × 11,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.76x = 249,369,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,369,171.41/14,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,776.99

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