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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.58, 22,310.54 and 11,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.58, 22,310.54 and 11,363.62 is: 17,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.58 : 22,310.54 = 11,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.58/22,310.54 = 11,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.58x = 22,310.54 × 11,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.58x = 253,528,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,528,498.55/14,886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,030.67

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