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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,837.84, 22,256.76 and 11,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,837.84, 22,256.76 and 11,901.68 is: 17,852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,837.84 : 22,256.76 = 11,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,837.84/22,256.76 = 11,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,837.84x = 22,256.76 × 11,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,837.84x = 264,892,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,892,835.36/14,837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,852.52

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