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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.11, 22,453.18 and 11,851.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.11, 22,453.18 and 11,851.03 is: 17,748.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.11 : 22,453.18 = 11,851.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.11/22,453.18 = 11,851.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.11x = 22,453.18 × 11,851.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.11x = 266,093,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,093,309.78/14,992.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,748.89

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