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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.43, 22,278.88 and 11,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.43, 22,278.88 and 11,326.96 is: 16,976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.43 : 22,278.88 = 11,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.43/22,278.88 = 11,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.43x = 22,278.88 × 11,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.43x = 252,351,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,351,925.97/14,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,976.90

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