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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.72, 22,340.85 and 11,240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.72, 22,340.85 and 11,240.46 is: 16,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.72 : 22,340.85 = 11,240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.72/22,340.85 = 11,240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.72x = 22,340.85 × 11,240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.72x = 251,121,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,121,430.79/14,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.13

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