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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,890.47, 22,335.54 and 11,386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,890.47, 22,335.54 and 11,386.71 is: 17,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,890.47 : 22,335.54 = 11,386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,890.47/22,335.54 = 11,386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,890.47x = 22,335.54 × 11,386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,890.47x = 254,328,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,328,316.67/14,890.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,079.94

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