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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.64, 22,339.26 and 11,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.64, 22,339.26 and 11,998.80 is: 18,006.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.64 : 22,339.26 = 11,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.64/22,339.26 = 11,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.64x = 22,339.26 × 11,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.64x = 268,044,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,044,312.89/14,885.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.91

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