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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.80, 22,226.40 and 11,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.80, 22,226.40 and 11,534.40 is: 17,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.80 : 22,226.40 = 11,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.80/22,226.40 = 11,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.80x = 22,226.40 × 11,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.80x = 256,368,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,368,188.16/14,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,314.22

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