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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.24, 22,276.88 and 11,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.24, 22,276.88 and 11,137.20 is: 16,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.24 : 22,276.88 = 11,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.24/22,276.88 = 11,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.24x = 22,276.88 × 11,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.24x = 248,102,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,102,067.94/14,864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.20

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