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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.01, 22,309.18 and 11,174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.01, 22,309.18 and 11,174.81 is: 16,774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.01 : 22,309.18 = 11,174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.01/22,309.18 = 11,174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.01x = 22,309.18 × 11,174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.01x = 249,300,791.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,300,791.88/14,862.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.37

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