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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.88, 22,336.36 and 11,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.88, 22,336.36 and 11,771.12 is: 17,640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.88 : 22,336.36 = 11,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.88/22,336.36 = 11,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.88x = 22,336.36 × 11,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.88x = 262,924,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,924,000.34/14,904.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,640.13

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