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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.39, 22,495.05 and 11,492.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.39, 22,495.05 and 11,492.78 is: 17,239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.39 : 22,495.05 = 11,492.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.39/22,495.05 = 11,492.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.39x = 22,495.05 × 11,492.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.39x = 258,530,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,530,548.26/14,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,239.52

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