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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,956.88, 22,442.04 and 11,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,956.88, 22,442.04 and 11,676.24 is: 17,519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956.88 : 22,442.04 = 11,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956.88/22,442.04 = 11,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956.88x = 22,442.04 × 11,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956.88x = 262,038,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,038,645.13/14,956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,519.61

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