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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.36, 22,331.26 and 11,199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.36, 22,331.26 and 11,199.27 is: 16,783.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.36 : 22,331.26 = 11,199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.36/22,331.26 = 11,199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.36x = 22,331.26 × 11,199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.36x = 250,093,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,093,810.18/14,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,783.29

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