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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.60, 22,356.90 and 11,186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.60, 22,356.90 and 11,186.70 is: 16,780.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.60 : 22,356.90 = 11,186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.60/22,356.90 = 11,186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.60x = 22,356.90 × 11,186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.60x = 250,099,933.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,099,933.23/14,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.05

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