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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,945.70, 22,433.22 and 11,402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,945.70, 22,433.22 and 11,402.76 is: 17,115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,945.70 : 22,433.22 = 11,402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,945.70/22,433.22 = 11,402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,945.70x = 22,433.22 × 11,402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,945.70x = 255,800,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,800,623.69/14,945.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,115.33

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