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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.90, 22,320.15 and 11,412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.90, 22,320.15 and 11,412.90 is: 17,104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.90 : 22,320.15 = 11,412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.90/22,320.15 = 11,412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.90x = 22,320.15 × 11,412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.90x = 254,737,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,737,639.94/14,892.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,104.64

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