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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.58, 22,438.86 and 11,841.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.58, 22,438.86 and 11,841.51 is: 17,734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.58 : 22,438.86 = 11,841.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.58/22,438.86 = 11,841.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.58x = 22,438.86 × 11,841.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.58x = 265,709,985.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,709,985.08/14,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,734.59

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