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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.98, 22,185.18 and 11,528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.98, 22,185.18 and 11,528.64 is: 17,304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.98 : 22,185.18 = 11,528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.98/22,185.18 = 11,528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.98x = 22,185.18 × 11,528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.98x = 255,764,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,764,953.56/14,779.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,304.82

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