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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.72, 22,439.03 and 11,841.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.72, 22,439.03 and 11,841.64 is: 17,734.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.72 : 22,439.03 = 11,841.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.72/22,439.03 = 11,841.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.72x = 22,439.03 × 11,841.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.72x = 265,714,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,714,926.12/14,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,734.76

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