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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,894.70, 22,293.45 and 11,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,894.70, 22,293.45 and 11,946.30 is: 17,880.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,894.70 : 22,293.45 = 11,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,894.70/22,293.45 = 11,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,894.70x = 22,293.45 × 11,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,894.70x = 266,324,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,324,241.74/14,894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,880.47

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