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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.03, 22,470.44 and 11,462.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.03, 22,470.44 and 11,462.87 is: 17,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.03 : 22,470.44 = 11,462.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.03/22,470.44 = 11,462.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.03x = 22,470.44 × 11,462.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.03x = 257,575,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,575,562.90/14,975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,200.34

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