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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.42, 22,367.76 and 11,212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.42, 22,367.76 and 11,212.17 is: 16,767.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.42 : 22,367.76 = 11,212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.42/22,367.76 = 11,212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.42x = 22,367.76 × 11,212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.42x = 250,791,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,791,127.64/14,957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.01

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