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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.74, 21,963.77 and 11,870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.74, 21,963.77 and 11,870.52 is: 17,795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.74 : 21,963.77 = 11,870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.74/21,963.77 = 11,870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.74x = 21,963.77 × 11,870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.74x = 260,721,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,721,273.86/14,650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,795.78

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