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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.80, 22,246.50 and 11,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.80, 22,246.50 and 11,562.90 is: 17,310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.80 : 22,246.50 = 11,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.80/22,246.50 = 11,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.80x = 22,246.50 × 11,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.80x = 257,234,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,234,074.88/14,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,310.73

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