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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.98, 22,302.36 and 11,974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.98, 22,302.36 and 11,974.14 is: 17,969.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.98 : 22,302.36 = 11,974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.98/22,302.36 = 11,974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.98x = 22,302.36 × 11,974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.98x = 267,051,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,051,580.97/14,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,969.98

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