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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.11, 22,451.68 and 11,850.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.11, 22,451.68 and 11,850.03 is: 17,747.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.11 : 22,451.68 = 11,850.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.11/22,451.68 = 11,850.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.11x = 22,451.68 × 11,850.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.11x = 266,053,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,053,096.36/14,991.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,747.39

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