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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.95, 21,886.58 and 11,260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.95, 21,886.58 and 11,260.55 is: 16,874.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.95 : 21,886.58 = 11,260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.95/21,886.58 = 11,260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.95x = 21,886.58 × 11,260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.95x = 246,454,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,454,847.14/14,604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.75

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