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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,606.95, 21,889.58 and 11,262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,606.95, 21,889.58 and 11,262.55 is: 16,877.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606.95 : 21,889.58 = 11,262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606.95/21,889.58 = 11,262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606.95x = 21,889.58 × 11,262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606.95x = 246,532,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,532,489.23/14,606.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.75

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