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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.70, 22,311.45 and 11,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.70, 22,311.45 and 11,601.90 is: 17,365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.70 : 22,311.45 = 11,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.70/22,311.45 = 11,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.70x = 22,311.45 × 11,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.70x = 258,855,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,855,211.76/14,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,365.02

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