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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.70, 22,474.65 and 11,659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.70, 22,474.65 and 11,659.10 is: 17,477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.70 : 22,474.65 = 11,659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.70/22,474.65 = 11,659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.70x = 22,474.65 × 11,659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.70x = 262,034,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,034,191.82/14,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.45

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