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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.94, 22,375.72 and 11,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.94, 22,375.72 and 11,941.58 is: 17,912.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.94 : 22,375.72 = 11,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.94/22,375.72 = 11,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.94x = 22,375.72 × 11,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.94x = 267,201,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,201,361.85/14,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,912.61

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