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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.58, 22,309.04 and 11,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.58, 22,309.04 and 11,362.62 is: 17,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.58 : 22,309.04 = 11,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.58/22,309.04 = 11,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.58x = 22,309.04 × 11,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.58x = 253,489,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,489,144.08/14,885.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,029.17

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