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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.20, 22,321.38 and 11,328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.20, 22,321.38 and 11,328.26 is: 17,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.20 : 22,321.38 = 11,328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.20/22,321.38 = 11,328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.20x = 22,321.38 × 11,328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.20x = 252,862,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,862,396.20/14,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,003.50

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