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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.89, 22,324.62 and 11,989.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.89, 22,324.62 and 11,989.05 is: 17,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.89 : 22,324.62 = 11,989.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.89/22,324.62 = 11,989.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.89x = 22,324.62 × 11,989.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.89x = 267,650,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,650,985.41/14,875.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.27

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