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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.90, 22,374.45 and 11,229.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.90, 22,374.45 and 11,229.90 is: 16,861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.90 : 22,374.45 = 11,229.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.90/22,374.45 = 11,229.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.90x = 22,374.45 × 11,229.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.90x = 251,262,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,262,836.06/14,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.13

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