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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.84, 22,361.46 and 11,649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.84, 22,361.46 and 11,649.36 is: 17,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.84 : 22,361.46 = 11,649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.84/22,361.46 = 11,649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.84x = 22,361.46 × 11,649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.84x = 260,496,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,496,697.67/14,970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,400.27

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