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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.40, 22,299.72 and 11,931.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.40, 22,299.72 and 11,931.04 is: 17,937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.40 : 22,299.72 = 11,931.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.40/22,299.72 = 11,931.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.40x = 22,299.72 × 11,931.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.40x = 266,058,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,058,851.31/14,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,937.68

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