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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,928.66, 22,323.78 and 11,558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,928.66, 22,323.78 and 11,558.71 is: 17,284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,928.66 : 22,323.78 = 11,558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,928.66/22,323.78 = 11,558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,928.66x = 22,323.78 × 11,558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,928.66x = 258,033,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,033,999.97/14,928.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.48

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