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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.64, 21,967.17 and 11,708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.64, 21,967.17 and 11,708.08 is: 17,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.64 : 21,967.17 = 11,708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.64/21,967.17 = 11,708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.64x = 21,967.17 × 11,708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.64x = 257,193,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,193,383.73/14,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,538.34

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