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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.70, 22,434.72 and 11,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.70, 22,434.72 and 11,403.76 is: 17,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.70 : 22,434.72 = 11,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.70/22,434.72 = 11,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.70x = 22,434.72 × 11,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.70x = 255,840,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,840,162.55/14,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,116.83

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