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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.51, 22,462.71 and 11,857.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.51, 22,462.71 and 11,857.42 is: 17,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.51 : 22,462.71 = 11,857.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.51/22,462.71 = 11,857.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.51x = 22,462.71 × 11,857.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.51x = 266,349,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,349,786.81/14,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,758.42

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