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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.20, 22,461.90 and 11,650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.20, 22,461.90 and 11,650.60 is: 17,464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.20 : 22,461.90 = 11,650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.20/22,461.90 = 11,650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.20x = 22,461.90 × 11,650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.20x = 261,694,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,694,612.14/14,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,464.70

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