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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.53, 22,407.30 and 11,988.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.53, 22,407.30 and 11,988.99 is: 17,951.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.53 : 22,407.30 = 11,988.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.53/22,407.30 = 11,988.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.53x = 22,407.30 × 11,988.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.53x = 268,640,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,640,895.63/14,964.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.85

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