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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.72, 22,325.56 and 11,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.72, 22,325.56 and 11,599.27 is: 17,398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.72 : 22,325.56 = 11,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.72/22,325.56 = 11,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.72x = 22,325.56 × 11,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.72x = 258,960,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,960,113.53/14,883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.89

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