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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.30, 22,220.55 and 11,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.30, 22,220.55 and 11,522.40 is: 17,258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.30 : 22,220.55 = 11,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.30/22,220.55 = 11,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.30x = 22,220.55 × 11,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.30x = 256,034,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,034,065.32/14,835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,258.44

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