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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.14, 21,997.50 and 11,701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.14, 21,997.50 and 11,701.61 is: 17,558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.14 : 21,997.50 = 11,701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.14/21,997.50 = 11,701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.14x = 21,997.50 × 11,701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.14x = 257,406,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,406,165.98/14,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,558.23

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