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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.40, 22,419.60 and 11,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.40, 22,419.60 and 11,058.40 is: 16,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.40 : 22,419.60 = 11,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.40/22,419.60 = 11,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.40x = 22,419.60 × 11,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.40x = 247,924,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,924,904.64/14,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,587.60

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