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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.24, 22,267.92 and 11,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.24, 22,267.92 and 11,131.16 is: 16,682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.24 : 22,267.92 = 11,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.24/22,267.92 = 11,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.24x = 22,267.92 × 11,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.24x = 247,867,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,867,780.39/14,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.18

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