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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.93, 22,480.88 and 11,288.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.93, 22,480.88 and 11,288.67 is: 16,920.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.93 : 22,480.88 = 11,288.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.93/22,480.88 = 11,288.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.93x = 22,480.88 × 11,288.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.93x = 253,779,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,779,094.88/14,997.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,920.95

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