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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.36, 22,272.92 and 11,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.36, 22,272.92 and 11,954.52 is: 17,940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.36 : 22,272.92 = 11,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.36/22,272.92 = 11,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.36x = 22,272.92 × 11,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.36x = 266,262,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,262,067.60/14,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,940.54

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