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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.78, 22,473.06 and 11,464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.78, 22,473.06 and 11,464.62 is: 17,202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.78 : 22,473.06 = 11,464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.78/22,473.06 = 11,464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.78x = 22,473.06 × 11,464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.78x = 257,645,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,645,093.14/14,976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,202.97

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