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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.95, 22,322.93 and 11,597.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.95, 22,322.93 and 11,597.51 is: 17,396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.95 : 22,322.93 = 11,597.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.95/22,322.93 = 11,597.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.95x = 22,322.93 × 11,597.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.95x = 258,890,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,890,401.72/14,881.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,396.27

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