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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.48, 22,296.36 and 11,600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.48, 22,296.36 and 11,600.08 is: 17,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.48 : 22,296.36 = 11,600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.48/22,296.36 = 11,600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.48x = 22,296.36 × 11,600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.48x = 258,639,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,639,559.71/14,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.48

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