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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.96, 22,095.72 and 11,836.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.96, 22,095.72 and 11,836.38 is: 17,710.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.96 : 22,095.72 = 11,836.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.96/22,095.72 = 11,836.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.96x = 22,095.72 × 11,836.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.96x = 261,533,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,533,338.29/14,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.71

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