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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.39, 22,340.10 and 11,773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.39, 22,340.10 and 11,773.63 is: 17,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.39 : 22,340.10 = 11,773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.39/22,340.10 = 11,773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.39x = 22,340.10 × 11,773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.39x = 263,024,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,024,071.56/14,907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,643.87

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