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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.65, 22,335.96 and 11,770.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.65, 22,335.96 and 11,770.85 is: 17,639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.65 : 22,335.96 = 11,770.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.65/22,335.96 = 11,770.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.65x = 22,335.96 × 11,770.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.65x = 262,913,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,913,234.77/14,904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,639.68

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