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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.43, 22,039.41 and 11,187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.43, 22,039.41 and 11,187.93 is: 16,782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.43 : 22,039.41 = 11,187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.43/22,039.41 = 11,187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.43x = 22,039.41 × 11,187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.43x = 246,575,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,575,376.32/14,692.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,782.48

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