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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.28, 22,439.87 and 11,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.28, 22,439.87 and 11,842.20 is: 17,735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.28 : 22,439.87 = 11,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.28/22,439.87 = 11,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.28x = 22,439.87 × 11,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.28x = 265,737,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,737,369.30/14,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,735.60

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