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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.02, 22,196.58 and 11,668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.02, 22,196.58 and 11,668.26 is: 17,516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.02 : 22,196.58 = 11,668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.02/22,196.58 = 11,668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.02x = 22,196.58 × 11,668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.02x = 258,995,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,995,466.55/14,786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,516.24

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