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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.48, 22,126.74 and 11,497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.48, 22,126.74 and 11,497.98 is: 17,215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.48 : 22,126.74 = 11,497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.48/22,126.74 = 11,497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.48x = 22,126.74 × 11,497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.48x = 254,412,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,412,813.99/14,778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,215.09

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