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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.60, 22,292.42 and 11,117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.60, 22,292.42 and 11,117.24 is: 16,675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.60 : 22,292.42 = 11,117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.60/22,292.42 = 11,117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.60x = 22,292.42 × 11,117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.60x = 247,830,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,830,183.32/14,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,675.87

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