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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,661.33, 22,022.47 and 11,853.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,661.33, 22,022.47 and 11,853.35 is: 17,804.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661.33 : 22,022.47 = 11,853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661.33/22,022.47 = 11,853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661.33x = 22,022.47 × 11,853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661.33x = 261,039,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,039,875.40/14,661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.65

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