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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.71, 22,305.83 and 11,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.71, 22,305.83 and 11,757.72 is: 17,602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.71 : 22,305.83 = 11,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.71/22,305.83 = 11,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.71x = 22,305.83 × 11,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.71x = 262,265,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,265,644.72/14,899.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,602.06

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