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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.46, 22,285.88 and 11,593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.46, 22,285.88 and 11,593.06 is: 17,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.46 : 22,285.88 = 11,593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.46/22,285.88 = 11,593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.46x = 22,285.88 × 11,593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.46x = 258,361,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,361,543.99/14,865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,379.99

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