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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.37, 22,140.68 and 11,326.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.37, 22,140.68 and 11,326.05 is: 16,959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.37 : 22,140.68 = 11,326.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.37/22,140.68 = 11,326.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.37x = 22,140.68 × 11,326.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.37x = 250,766,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,766,392.08/14,786.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,959.29

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