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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.62, 22,341.81 and 11,607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.62, 22,341.81 and 11,607.18 is: 17,394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.62 : 22,341.81 = 11,607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.62/22,341.81 = 11,607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.62x = 22,341.81 × 11,607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.62x = 259,325,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,325,410.20/14,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,394.33

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