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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.88, 22,337.86 and 11,772.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.88, 22,337.86 and 11,772.12 is: 17,641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.88 : 22,337.86 = 11,772.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.88/22,337.86 = 11,772.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.88x = 22,337.86 × 11,772.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.88x = 262,963,968.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,963,968.46/14,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,641.63

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