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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.83, 22,436.22 and 11,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.83, 22,436.22 and 11,839.76 is: 17,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.83 : 22,436.22 = 11,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.83/22,436.22 = 11,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.83x = 22,436.22 × 11,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.83x = 265,639,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,639,347.93/14,980.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,731.95

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