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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917.94, 22,377.22 and 11,942.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917.94, 22,377.22 and 11,942.58 is: 17,914.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917.94 : 22,377.22 = 11,942.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917.94/22,377.22 = 11,942.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917.94x = 22,377.22 × 11,942.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917.94x = 267,241,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,241,740.03/14,917.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,914.12

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