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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.30, 22,427.60 and 11,222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.30, 22,427.60 and 11,222.10 is: 16,890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.30 : 22,427.60 = 11,222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.30/22,427.60 = 11,222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.30x = 22,427.60 × 11,222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.30x = 251,684,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,684,713.85/14,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.12

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