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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.93, 22,299.98 and 11,168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.93, 22,299.98 and 11,168.19 is: 16,763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.93 : 22,299.98 = 11,168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.93/22,299.98 = 11,168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.93x = 22,299.98 × 11,168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.93x = 249,050,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,050,357.80/14,856.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,763.25

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