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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.77, 22,525.92 and 11,328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.77, 22,525.92 and 11,328.54 is: 17,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.77 : 22,525.92 = 11,328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.77/22,525.92 = 11,328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.77x = 22,525.92 × 11,328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.77x = 255,185,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,185,785.76/14,991.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.73

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