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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.34, 22,337.30 and 11,238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.34, 22,337.30 and 11,238.08 is: 16,824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.34 : 22,337.30 = 11,238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.34/22,337.30 = 11,238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.34x = 22,337.30 × 11,238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.34x = 251,028,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,028,280.79/14,920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,824.57

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