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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.84, 22,045.50 and 11,586.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.84, 22,045.50 and 11,586.84 is: 17,375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.84 : 22,045.50 = 11,586.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.84/22,045.50 = 11,586.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.84x = 22,045.50 × 11,586.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.84x = 255,437,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,437,681.22/14,700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.72

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