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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.46, 22,281.38 and 11,590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.46, 22,281.38 and 11,590.06 is: 17,375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.46 : 22,281.38 = 11,590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.46/22,281.38 = 11,590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.46x = 22,281.38 × 11,590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.46x = 258,242,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,242,531.08/14,862.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.49

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