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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.98, 22,159.59 and 11,511.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.98, 22,159.59 and 11,511.64 is: 17,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.98 : 22,159.59 = 11,511.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.98/22,159.59 = 11,511.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.98x = 22,159.59 × 11,511.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.98x = 255,093,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,093,222.63/14,762.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,279.25

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