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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.02, 21,636.60 and 11,548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.02, 21,636.60 and 11,548.02 is: 17,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.02 : 21,636.60 = 11,548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.02/21,636.60 = 11,548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.02x = 21,636.60 × 11,548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.02x = 249,859,889.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,859,889.53/14,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,274.58

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