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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,889.47, 22,334.04 and 11,385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,889.47, 22,334.04 and 11,385.71 is: 17,078.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,889.47 : 22,334.04 = 11,385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,889.47/22,334.04 = 11,385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,889.47x = 22,334.04 × 11,385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,889.47x = 254,288,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,288,790.90/14,889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,078.44

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