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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,918.58, 22,348.71 and 11,438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,918.58, 22,348.71 and 11,438.82 is: 17,135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,918.58 : 22,348.71 = 11,438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,918.58/22,348.71 = 11,438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,918.58x = 22,348.71 × 11,438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,918.58x = 255,642,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,642,870.92/14,918.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,135.87

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