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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.20, 22,481.40 and 11,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.20, 22,481.40 and 11,663.60 is: 17,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.20 : 22,481.40 = 11,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.20/22,481.40 = 11,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.20x = 22,481.40 × 11,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.20x = 262,214,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,214,057.04/14,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.20

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