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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.65, 22,244.59 and 11,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.65, 22,244.59 and 11,319.76 is: 16,964.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.65 : 22,244.59 = 11,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.65/22,244.59 = 11,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.65x = 22,244.59 × 11,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.65x = 251,803,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,803,420.10/14,842.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.86

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