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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.61, 22,274.81 and 11,955.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.61, 22,274.81 and 11,955.77 is: 17,942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.61 : 22,274.81 = 11,955.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.61/22,274.81 = 11,955.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.61x = 22,274.81 × 11,955.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.61x = 266,312,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,312,334.00/14,842.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,942.43

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