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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,818.79, 22,196.51 and 11,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,818.79, 22,196.51 and 11,995.44 is: 17,967.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,818.79 : 22,196.51 = 11,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,818.79/22,196.51 = 11,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,818.79x = 22,196.51 × 11,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,818.79x = 266,256,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,256,805.68/14,818.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.51

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