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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.90, 22,461.35 and 11,276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.90, 22,461.35 and 11,276.21 is: 16,901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.90 : 22,461.35 = 11,276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.90/22,461.35 = 11,276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.90x = 22,461.35 × 11,276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.90x = 253,278,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,278,730.80/14,985.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.14

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