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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,987.40, 22,463.60 and 11,277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,987.40, 22,463.60 and 11,277.71 is: 16,903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,987.40 : 22,463.60 = 11,277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,987.40/22,463.60 = 11,277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,987.40x = 22,463.60 × 11,277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,987.40x = 253,337,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,337,797.65/14,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,903.39

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