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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.63, 22,326.98 and 11,764.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.63, 22,326.98 and 11,764.84 is: 17,630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.63 : 22,326.98 = 11,764.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.63/22,326.98 = 11,764.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.63x = 22,326.98 × 11,764.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.63x = 262,673,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,673,347.38/14,898.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,630.70

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