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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,884.72, 22,327.06 and 11,600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,884.72, 22,327.06 and 11,600.27 is: 17,400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,884.72 : 22,327.06 = 11,600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,884.72/22,327.06 = 11,600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,884.72x = 22,327.06 × 11,600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,884.72x = 258,999,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,999,924.31/14,884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,400.39

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