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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.60, 22,359.90 and 11,188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.60, 22,359.90 and 11,188.70 is: 16,783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.60 : 22,359.90 = 11,188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.60/22,359.90 = 11,188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.60x = 22,359.90 × 11,188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.60x = 250,178,213.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,178,213.13/14,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,783.05

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