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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.97, 22,309.60 and 11,186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.97, 22,309.60 and 11,186.84 is: 16,764.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.97 : 22,309.60 = 11,186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.97/22,309.60 = 11,186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.97x = 22,309.60 × 11,186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.97x = 249,573,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,573,758.18/14,886.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.58

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