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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.52, 22,443.26 and 11,844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.52, 22,443.26 and 11,844.45 is: 17,738.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.52 : 22,443.26 = 11,844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.52/22,443.26 = 11,844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.52x = 22,443.26 × 11,844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.52x = 265,828,011.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,828,011.68/14,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,738.99

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