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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.65, 22,431.44 and 11,836.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.65, 22,431.44 and 11,836.57 is: 17,727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.65 : 22,431.44 = 11,836.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.65/22,431.44 = 11,836.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.65x = 22,431.44 × 11,836.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.65x = 265,511,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,511,310.43/14,977.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,727.17

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