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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,919.96, 22,336.74 and 11,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,919.96, 22,336.74 and 11,237.70 is: 16,824.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,919.96 : 22,336.74 = 11,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,919.96/22,336.74 = 11,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,919.96x = 22,336.74 × 11,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,919.96x = 251,013,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,013,583.10/14,919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,824.01

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