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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.60, 22,107.90 and 11,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.60, 22,107.90 and 11,822.60 is: 17,733.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.60 : 22,107.90 = 11,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.60/22,107.90 = 11,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.60x = 22,107.90 × 11,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.60x = 261,372,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,372,858.54/14,738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,733.90

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