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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.66, 22,437.36 and 11,874.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.66, 22,437.36 and 11,874.58 is: 17,792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.66 : 22,437.36 = 11,874.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.66/22,437.36 = 11,874.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.66x = 22,437.36 × 11,874.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.66x = 266,434,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,434,226.31/14,974.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,792.34

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