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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,902.30, 22,429.10 and 11,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,902.30, 22,429.10 and 11,223.10 is: 16,891.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,902.30 : 22,429.10 = 11,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,902.30/22,429.10 = 11,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,902.30x = 22,429.10 × 11,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,902.30x = 251,724,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,724,032.21/14,902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.62

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