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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.66, 21,837.98 and 11,623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.66, 21,837.98 and 11,623.22 is: 17,434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.66 : 21,837.98 = 11,623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.66/21,837.98 = 11,623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.66x = 21,837.98 × 11,623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.66x = 253,827,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,827,478.59/14,558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,434.82

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