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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.84, 22,047 and 11,587.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.84, 22,047 and 11,587.84 is: 17,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.84 : 22,047 = 11,587.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.84/22,047 = 11,587.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.84x = 22,047 × 11,587.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.84x = 255,477,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,477,108.48/14,701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.22

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