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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.50, 22,254.96 and 11,377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.50, 22,254.96 and 11,377.94 is: 16,986.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.50 : 22,254.96 = 11,377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.50/22,254.96 = 11,377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.50x = 22,254.96 × 11,377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.50x = 253,215,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,215,530.97/14,906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,986.92

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