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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874.72, 22,281.84 and 11,937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874.72, 22,281.84 and 11,937.12 is: 17,881.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874.72 : 22,281.84 = 11,937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874.72/22,281.84 = 11,937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874.72x = 22,281.84 × 11,937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874.72x = 265,980,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,980,997.90/14,874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,881.41

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