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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.48, 22,291.88 and 11,597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.48, 22,291.88 and 11,597.08 is: 17,386.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.48 : 22,291.88 = 11,597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.48/22,291.88 = 11,597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.48x = 22,291.88 × 11,597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.48x = 258,520,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,520,715.71/14,869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,386.00

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