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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.72, 22,440.52 and 11,842.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.72, 22,440.52 and 11,842.64 is: 17,736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.72 : 22,440.52 = 11,842.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.72/22,440.52 = 11,842.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.72x = 22,440.52 × 11,842.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.72x = 265,754,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,754,999.77/14,983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,736.25

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