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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.21, 22,305.07 and 11,757.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.21, 22,305.07 and 11,757.22 is: 17,601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.21 : 22,305.07 = 11,757.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.21/22,305.07 = 11,757.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.21x = 22,305.07 × 11,757.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.21x = 262,245,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,245,615.11/14,899.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,601.31

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