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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.70, 22,485.15 and 11,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.70, 22,485.15 and 11,666.10 is: 17,487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.70 : 22,485.15 = 11,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.70/22,485.15 = 11,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.70x = 22,485.15 × 11,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.70x = 262,314,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,314,008.42/14,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,487.95

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