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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.20, 22,319.88 and 11,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.20, 22,319.88 and 11,327.26 is: 17,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.20 : 22,319.88 = 11,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.20/22,319.88 = 11,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.20x = 22,319.88 × 11,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.20x = 252,823,083.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,823,083.93/14,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,002.00

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