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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,815.95, 22,241.28 and 11,698.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,815.95, 22,241.28 and 11,698.05 is: 17,560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,815.95 : 22,241.28 = 11,698.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,815.95/22,241.28 = 11,698.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,815.95x = 22,241.28 × 11,698.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,815.95x = 260,179,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,179,732.78/14,815.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,560.79

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