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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.66, 22,435.86 and 11,873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.66, 22,435.86 and 11,873.58 is: 17,790.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.66 : 22,435.86 = 11,873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.66/22,435.86 = 11,873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.66x = 22,435.86 × 11,873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.66x = 266,393,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,393,978.58/14,973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,790.84

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