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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.65, 22,438.93 and 11,841.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.65, 22,438.93 and 11,841.58 is: 17,734.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.65 : 22,438.93 = 11,841.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.65/22,438.93 = 11,841.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.65x = 22,438.93 × 11,841.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.65x = 265,712,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,712,384.71/14,982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,734.67

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