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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,889.92, 22,291.70 and 11,593.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,889.92, 22,291.70 and 11,593.01 is: 17,355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,889.92 : 22,291.70 = 11,593.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,889.92/22,291.70 = 11,593.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,889.92x = 22,291.70 × 11,593.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,889.92x = 258,427,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,427,731.59/14,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,355.89

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