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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.70, 22,000.05 and 11,901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.70, 22,000.05 and 11,901.90 is: 17,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.70 : 22,000.05 = 11,901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.70/22,000.05 = 11,901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.70x = 22,000.05 × 11,901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.70x = 261,842,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,842,395.10/14,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,852.85

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