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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.20, 22,252.20 and 11,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.20, 22,252.20 and 11,722.80 is: 17,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.20 : 22,252.20 = 11,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.20/22,252.20 = 11,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.20x = 22,252.20 × 11,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.20x = 260,858,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,858,090.16/14,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,543.52

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