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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.65, 22,243.10 and 11,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.65, 22,243.10 and 11,318.76 is: 16,963.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.65 : 22,243.10 = 11,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.65/22,243.10 = 11,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.65x = 22,243.10 × 11,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.65x = 251,764,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,764,253.96/14,841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,963.37

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