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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.13, 22,385.50 and 11,640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.13, 22,385.50 and 11,640.76 is: 17,438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.13 : 22,385.50 = 11,640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.13/22,385.50 = 11,640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.13x = 22,385.50 × 11,640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.13x = 260,584,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,584,147.91/14,943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,438.39

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