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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.48, 22,297.86 and 11,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.48, 22,297.86 and 11,601.08 is: 17,391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.48 : 22,297.86 = 11,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.48/22,297.86 = 11,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.48x = 22,297.86 × 11,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.48x = 258,679,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,679,257.69/14,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.98

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