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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.81, 22,248.00 and 11,563.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.81, 22,248.00 and 11,563.90 is: 17,312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.81 : 22,248.00 = 11,563.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.81/22,248.00 = 11,563.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.81x = 22,248.00 × 11,563.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.81x = 257,273,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,273,589.38/14,860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,312.22

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