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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.35, 22,351.77 and 11,642.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.35, 22,351.77 and 11,642.85 is: 17,390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.35 : 22,351.77 = 11,642.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.35/22,351.77 = 11,642.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.35x = 22,351.77 × 11,642.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.35x = 260,238,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,238,305.34/14,964.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.56

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