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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.77, 22,384.76 and 11,836.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.77, 22,384.76 and 11,836.13 is: 17,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.77 : 22,384.76 = 11,836.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.77/22,384.76 = 11,836.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.77x = 22,384.76 × 11,836.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.77x = 264,948,758.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,948,758.27/14,949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,722.60

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