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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,894.88, 22,356.72 and 11,351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,894.88, 22,356.72 and 11,351.76 is: 17,038.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,894.88 : 22,356.72 = 11,351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,894.88/22,356.72 = 11,351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,894.88x = 22,356.72 × 11,351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,894.88x = 253,788,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,788,119.83/14,894.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.61

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