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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.60, 22,293.90 and 11,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.60, 22,293.90 and 11,946.60 is: 17,919.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.60 : 22,293.90 = 11,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.60/22,293.90 = 11,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.60x = 22,293.90 × 11,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.60x = 266,336,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,336,305.74/14,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,919.90

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