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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.40, 22,412.40 and 11,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.40, 22,412.40 and 11,474.40 is: 17,196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.40 : 22,412.40 = 11,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.40/22,412.40 = 11,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.40x = 22,412.40 × 11,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.40x = 257,168,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,168,842.56/14,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.87

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