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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.52, 22,482.48 and 11,661.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.52, 22,482.48 and 11,661.09 is: 17,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.52 : 22,482.48 = 11,661.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.52/22,482.48 = 11,661.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.52x = 22,482.48 × 11,661.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.52x = 262,170,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,170,210.23/14,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,490.24

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