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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.69, 22,460.14 and 11,861.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.69, 22,460.14 and 11,861.10 is: 17,794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.69 : 22,460.14 = 11,861.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.69/22,460.14 = 11,861.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.69x = 22,460.14 × 11,861.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.69x = 266,402,065.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,402,065.61/14,970.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,794.90

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