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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874.48, 22,299.36 and 11,602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874.48, 22,299.36 and 11,602.08 is: 17,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874.48 : 22,299.36 = 11,602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874.48/22,299.36 = 11,602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874.48x = 22,299.36 × 11,602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874.48x = 258,718,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,718,958.67/14,874.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.48

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