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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.97, 22,337.93 and 11,607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.97, 22,337.93 and 11,607.53 is: 17,411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.97 : 22,337.93 = 11,607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.97/22,337.93 = 11,607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.97x = 22,337.93 × 11,607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.97x = 259,288,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,288,022.89/14,891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,411.26

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