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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.44, 22,365.96 and 11,537.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.44, 22,365.96 and 11,537.96 is: 17,300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.44 : 22,365.96 = 11,537.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.44/22,365.96 = 11,537.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.44x = 22,365.96 × 11,537.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.44x = 258,057,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,057,551.84/14,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,300.21

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