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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.12, 22,330.72 and 11,767.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.12, 22,330.72 and 11,767.34 is: 17,634.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.12 : 22,330.72 = 11,767.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.12/22,330.72 = 11,767.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.12x = 22,330.72 × 11,767.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.12x = 262,773,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,773,174.68/14,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,634.46

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