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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.52, 22,473.60 and 11,698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.52, 22,473.60 and 11,698.32 is: 17,547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.52 : 22,473.60 = 11,698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.52/22,473.60 = 11,698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.52x = 22,473.60 × 11,698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.52x = 262,903,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,903,364.35/14,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.34

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