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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,582.60, 21,873.90 and 11,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,582.60, 21,873.90 and 11,666.60 is: 17,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,582.60 : 21,873.90 = 11,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,582.60/21,873.90 = 11,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,582.60x = 21,873.90 × 11,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,582.60x = 255,194,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,194,041.74/14,582.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,499.90

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