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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.37, 22,428.50 and 11,664.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.37, 22,428.50 and 11,664.81 is: 17,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.37 : 22,428.50 = 11,664.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.37/22,428.50 = 11,664.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.37x = 22,428.50 × 11,664.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.37x = 261,624,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,624,132.76/14,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,480.80

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