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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.80, 22,107.30 and 11,446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.80, 22,107.30 and 11,446.90 is: 17,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.80 : 22,107.30 = 11,446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.80/22,107.30 = 11,446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.80x = 22,107.30 × 11,446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.80x = 253,060,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,060,052.37/14,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,145.22

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