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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,876.40, 22,314.60 and 11,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,876.40, 22,314.60 and 11,571.60 is: 17,357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,876.40 : 22,314.60 = 11,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,876.40/22,314.60 = 11,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,876.40x = 22,314.60 × 11,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,876.40x = 258,215,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,215,625.36/14,876.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,357.40

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