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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.28, 22,431.96 and 11,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.28, 22,431.96 and 11,274.24 is: 16,894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.28 : 22,431.96 = 11,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.28/22,431.96 = 11,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.28x = 22,431.96 × 11,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.28x = 252,903,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,903,300.71/14,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.82

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