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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,840.20, 22,211.70 and 11,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,840.20, 22,211.70 and 11,535.40 is: 17,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,840.20 : 22,211.70 = 11,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,840.20/22,211.70 = 11,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,840.20x = 22,211.70 × 11,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,840.20x = 256,220,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,220,844.18/14,840.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.32

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