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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.16, 21,797.31 and 11,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.16, 21,797.31 and 11,222.76 is: 16,813.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.16 : 21,797.31 = 11,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.16/21,797.31 = 11,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.16x = 21,797.31 × 11,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.16x = 244,625,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,625,978.78/14,549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,813.75

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