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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.70, 22,401.72 and 11,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.70, 22,401.72 and 11,381.76 is: 17,083.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.70 : 22,401.72 = 11,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.70/22,401.72 = 11,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.70x = 22,401.72 × 11,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.70x = 254,971,000.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,971,000.63/14,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,083.83

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