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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.61, 22,276.31 and 11,956.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.61, 22,276.31 and 11,956.77 is: 17,943.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.61 : 22,276.31 = 11,956.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.61/22,276.31 = 11,956.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.61x = 22,276.31 × 11,956.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.61x = 266,352,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,352,715.12/14,843.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,943.93

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