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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,888.41, 22,289.45 and 11,591.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,888.41, 22,289.45 and 11,591.51 is: 17,353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888.41 : 22,289.45 = 11,591.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888.41/22,289.45 = 11,591.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888.41x = 22,289.45 × 11,591.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888.41x = 258,368,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,368,213.16/14,888.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,353.65

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