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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.45, 22,282.89 and 11,591.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.45, 22,282.89 and 11,591.05 is: 17,376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.45 : 22,282.89 = 11,591.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.45/22,282.89 = 11,591.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.45x = 22,282.89 × 11,591.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.45x = 258,282,092.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,282,092.13/14,863.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,376.99

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