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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.14, 21,996 and 11,700.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.14, 21,996 and 11,700.61 is: 17,556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.14 : 21,996 = 11,700.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.14/21,996 = 11,700.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.14x = 21,996 × 11,700.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.14x = 257,366,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,366,617.56/14,659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,556.73

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