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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.39, 22,040.51 and 11,865.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.39, 22,040.51 and 11,865.39 is: 17,822.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.39 : 22,040.51 = 11,865.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.39/22,040.51 = 11,865.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.39x = 22,040.51 × 11,865.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.39x = 261,519,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,519,246.95/14,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,822.69

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