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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.85, 22,358.48 and 11,647.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.85, 22,358.48 and 11,647.35 is: 17,397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.85 : 22,358.48 = 11,647.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.85/22,358.48 = 11,647.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.85x = 22,358.48 × 11,647.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.85x = 260,416,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,416,983.79/14,968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,397.27

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