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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.98, 22,391.08 and 11,840.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.98, 22,391.08 and 11,840.34 is: 17,728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.98 : 22,391.08 = 11,840.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.98/22,391.08 = 11,840.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.98x = 22,391.08 × 11,840.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.98x = 265,118,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,118,121.13/14,953.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,728.93

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