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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,923.46, 22,341.98 and 11,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,923.46, 22,341.98 and 11,241.20 is: 16,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923.46 : 22,341.98 = 11,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923.46/22,341.98 = 11,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923.46x = 22,341.98 × 11,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923.46x = 251,150,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,150,665.58/14,923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.25

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