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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.84, 22,253.76 and 11,899.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.84, 22,253.76 and 11,899.68 is: 17,849.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.84 : 22,253.76 = 11,899.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.84/22,253.76 = 11,899.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.84x = 22,253.76 × 11,899.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.84x = 264,812,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,812,622.80/14,835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,849.52

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