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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.66, 22,037.64 and 11,755.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.66, 22,037.64 and 11,755.10 is: 17,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.66 : 22,037.64 = 11,755.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.66/22,037.64 = 11,755.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.66x = 22,037.64 × 11,755.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.66x = 259,054,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,054,551.78/14,711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.80

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