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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.50, 22,452.23 and 11,850.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.50, 22,452.23 and 11,850.41 is: 17,747.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.50 : 22,452.23 = 11,850.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.50/22,452.23 = 11,850.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.50x = 22,452.23 × 11,850.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.50x = 266,068,130.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,068,130.91/14,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,747.93

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