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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.00, 22,449.98 and 11,848.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.00, 22,449.98 and 11,848.91 is: 17,745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.00 : 22,449.98 = 11,848.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.00/22,449.98 = 11,848.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.00x = 22,449.98 × 11,848.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.00x = 266,007,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,007,709.89/14,990.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,745.68

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