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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.68, 22,279.25 and 11,327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.68, 22,279.25 and 11,327.21 is: 16,977.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.68 : 22,279.25 = 11,327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.68/22,279.25 = 11,327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.68x = 22,279.25 × 11,327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.68x = 252,361,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,361,743.39/14,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,977.27

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