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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.39, 22,338.60 and 11,772.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.39, 22,338.60 and 11,772.63 is: 17,642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.39 : 22,338.60 = 11,772.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.39/22,338.60 = 11,772.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.39x = 22,338.60 × 11,772.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.39x = 262,984,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,984,072.52/14,906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,642.38

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