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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,945.59, 22,425.98 and 11,457.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,945.59, 22,425.98 and 11,457.93 is: 17,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,945.59 : 22,425.98 = 11,457.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,945.59/22,425.98 = 11,457.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,945.59x = 22,425.98 × 11,457.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,945.59x = 256,955,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,955,281.60/14,945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,192.72

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