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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.22, 22,344.60 and 11,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.22, 22,344.60 and 11,242.96 is: 16,831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.22 : 22,344.60 = 11,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.22/22,344.60 = 11,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.22x = 22,344.60 × 11,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.22x = 251,219,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,219,444.02/14,925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,831.88

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