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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.72, 22,442.02 and 11,843.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.72, 22,442.02 and 11,843.64 is: 17,737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.72 : 22,442.02 = 11,843.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.72/22,442.02 = 11,843.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.72x = 22,442.02 × 11,843.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.72x = 265,795,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,795,205.75/14,984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,737.75

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