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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.45, 22,276.89 and 11,587.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.45, 22,276.89 and 11,587.05 is: 17,371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.45 : 22,276.89 = 11,587.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.45/22,276.89 = 11,587.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.45x = 22,276.89 × 11,587.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.45x = 258,123,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,123,438.27/14,859.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.00

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