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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.52, 22,469.10 and 11,695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.52, 22,469.10 and 11,695.33 is: 17,542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.52 : 22,469.10 = 11,695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.52/22,469.10 = 11,695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.52x = 22,469.10 × 11,695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.52x = 262,783,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,783,539.30/14,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,542.85

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