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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,879.59, 22,310.93 and 11,501.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,879.59, 22,310.93 and 11,501.19 is: 17,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,879.59 : 22,310.93 = 11,501.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,879.59/22,310.93 = 11,501.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,879.59x = 22,310.93 × 11,501.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,879.59x = 256,602,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,602,187.50/14,879.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,245.25

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