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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.96, 22,412.72 and 11,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.96, 22,412.72 and 11,028.68 is: 16,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.96 : 22,412.72 = 11,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.96/22,412.72 = 11,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.96x = 22,412.72 × 11,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.96x = 247,182,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,182,716.37/14,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.60

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