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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.83, 22,439.22 and 11,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.83, 22,439.22 and 11,841.76 is: 17,734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.83 : 22,439.22 = 11,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.83/22,439.22 = 11,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.83x = 22,439.22 × 11,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.83x = 265,719,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,719,857.83/14,982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,734.96

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