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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.40, 22,406.40 and 11,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.40, 22,406.40 and 11,470.40 is: 17,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.40 : 22,406.40 = 11,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.40/22,406.40 = 11,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.40x = 22,406.40 × 11,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.40x = 257,010,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,010,370.56/14,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,190.87

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