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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,902.65, 22,332.96 and 11,768.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,902.65, 22,332.96 and 11,768.85 is: 17,636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,902.65 : 22,332.96 = 11,768.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,902.65/22,332.96 = 11,768.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,902.65x = 22,332.96 × 11,768.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,902.65x = 262,833,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,833,256.30/14,902.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,636.68

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