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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992, 22,452.98 and 11,850.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992, 22,452.98 and 11,850.91 is: 17,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992 : 22,452.98 = 11,850.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992/22,452.98 = 11,850.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992x = 22,452.98 × 11,850.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992x = 266,088,245.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,088,245.21/14,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,748.68

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