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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.40, 22,415.40 and 11,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.40, 22,415.40 and 11,828.40 is: 17,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.40 : 22,415.40 = 11,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.40/22,415.40 = 11,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.40x = 22,415.40 × 11,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.40x = 265,138,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,138,317.36/14,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,722.68

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