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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.26, 22,455.93 and 11,855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.26, 22,455.93 and 11,855.06 is: 17,784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.26 : 22,455.93 = 11,855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.26/22,455.93 = 11,855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.26x = 22,455.93 × 11,855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.26x = 266,216,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,216,413.89/14,969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,784.21

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