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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.45, 22,281.39 and 11,590.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.45, 22,281.39 and 11,590.05 is: 17,375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.45 : 22,281.39 = 11,590.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.45/22,281.39 = 11,590.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.45x = 22,281.39 × 11,590.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.45x = 258,242,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,242,424.17/14,862.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.49

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