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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.62, 22,071.51 and 11,963.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.62, 22,071.51 and 11,963.58 is: 17,957.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.62 : 22,071.51 = 11,963.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.62/22,071.51 = 11,963.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.62x = 22,071.51 × 11,963.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.62x = 264,054,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,054,275.61/14,704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,957.23

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