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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.96, 22,468.38 and 11,505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.96, 22,468.38 and 11,505.64 is: 17,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.96 : 22,468.38 = 11,505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.96/22,468.38 = 11,505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.96x = 22,468.38 × 11,505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.96x = 258,513,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,513,091.66/14,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,273.41

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