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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.20, 22,460.40 and 11,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.20, 22,460.40 and 11,649.60 is: 17,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.20 : 22,460.40 = 11,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.20/22,460.40 = 11,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.20x = 22,460.40 × 11,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.20x = 261,654,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,654,675.84/14,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,463.20

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