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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.20, 22,276.80 and 11,769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.20, 22,276.80 and 11,769.60 is: 17,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.20 : 22,276.80 = 11,769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.20/22,276.80 = 11,769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.20x = 22,276.80 × 11,769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.20x = 262,189,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,189,025.28/14,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,633.03

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