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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.39, 22,459.10 and 11,274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.39, 22,459.10 and 11,274.71 is: 16,898.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.39 : 22,459.10 = 11,274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.39/22,459.10 = 11,274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.39x = 22,459.10 × 11,274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.39x = 253,219,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,219,670.69/14,984.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.89

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