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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,697.40, 22,046.10 and 11,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,697.40, 22,046.10 and 11,241.40 is: 16,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,697.40 : 22,046.10 = 11,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,697.40/22,046.10 = 11,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,697.40x = 22,046.10 × 11,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,697.40x = 247,829,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,829,028.54/14,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.10

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