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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.14, 22,006.50 and 11,707.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.14, 22,006.50 and 11,707.62 is: 17,567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.14 : 22,006.50 = 11,707.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.14/22,006.50 = 11,707.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.14x = 22,006.50 × 11,707.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.14x = 257,643,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,643,739.53/14,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,567.25

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