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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,815.02, 22,239.90 and 11,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,815.02, 22,239.90 and 11,697.12 is: 17,559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,815.02 : 22,239.90 = 11,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,815.02/22,239.90 = 11,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,815.02x = 22,239.90 × 11,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,815.02x = 260,142,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,142,779.09/14,815.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,559.39

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