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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.40, 22,478.40 and 11,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.40, 22,478.40 and 11,518.40 is: 17,262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.40 : 22,478.40 = 11,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.40/22,478.40 = 11,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.40x = 22,478.40 × 11,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.40x = 258,915,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,915,202.56/14,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,262.85

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