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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913, 22,369.44 and 11,628.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913, 22,369.44 and 11,628.54 is: 17,442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913 : 22,369.44 = 11,628.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913/22,369.44 = 11,628.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913x = 22,369.44 × 11,628.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913x = 260,123,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,123,927.82/14,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,442.76

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