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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.10, 22,296.15 and 11,948.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.10, 22,296.15 and 11,948.10 is: 17,922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.10 : 22,296.15 = 11,948.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.10/22,296.15 = 11,948.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.10x = 22,296.15 × 11,948.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.10x = 266,396,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,396,629.82/14,864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,922.15

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