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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.14, 21,966.42 and 11,707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.14, 21,966.42 and 11,707.58 is: 17,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.14 : 21,966.42 = 11,707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.14/21,966.42 = 11,707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.14x = 21,966.42 × 11,707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.14x = 257,173,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,173,619.46/14,664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,537.59

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