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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.36, 22,406.93 and 11,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.36, 22,406.93 and 11,854.28 is: 17,761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.36 : 22,406.93 = 11,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.36/22,406.93 = 11,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.36x = 22,406.93 × 11,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.36x = 265,617,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,617,850.85/14,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,761.91

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