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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.70, 22,246.91 and 11,701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.70, 22,246.91 and 11,701.81 is: 17,566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.70 : 22,246.91 = 11,701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.70/22,246.91 = 11,701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.70x = 22,246.91 × 11,701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.70x = 260,329,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,329,087.54/14,819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,566.42

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