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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.88, 22,011.48 and 11,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.88, 22,011.48 and 11,218.32 is: 16,787.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.88 : 22,011.48 = 11,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.88/22,011.48 = 11,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.88x = 22,011.48 × 11,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.88x = 246,931,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,931,826.31/14,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,787.94

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