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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.64, 22,340.76 and 11,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.64, 22,340.76 and 11,999.80 is: 18,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.64 : 22,340.76 = 11,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.64/22,340.76 = 11,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.64x = 22,340.76 × 11,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.64x = 268,084,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,084,651.85/14,886.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.41

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