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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.22, 22,338.60 and 11,238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.22, 22,338.60 and 11,238.96 is: 16,825.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.22 : 22,338.60 = 11,238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.22/22,338.60 = 11,238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.22x = 22,338.60 × 11,238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.22x = 251,062,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,062,631.86/14,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.88

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