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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.68, 22,289.10 and 11,160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.68, 22,289.10 and 11,160.94 is: 16,752.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.68 : 22,289.10 = 11,160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.68/22,289.10 = 11,160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.68x = 22,289.10 × 11,160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.68x = 248,767,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,767,307.75/14,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.37

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