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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.70, 22,265.55 and 11,762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.70, 22,265.55 and 11,762.10 is: 17,621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.70 : 22,265.55 = 11,762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.70/22,265.55 = 11,762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.70x = 22,265.55 × 11,762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.70x = 261,889,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,889,625.66/14,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,621.78

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