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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.21, 22,303.58 and 11,756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.21, 22,303.58 and 11,756.22 is: 17,599.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.21 : 22,303.58 = 11,756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.21/22,303.58 = 11,756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.21x = 22,303.58 × 11,756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.21x = 262,205,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,205,734.49/14,898.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.81

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