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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.72, 21,836.57 and 11,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.72, 21,836.57 and 11,622.28 is: 17,433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.72 : 21,836.57 = 11,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.72/21,836.57 = 11,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.72x = 21,836.57 × 11,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.72x = 253,790,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,790,705.24/14,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,433.41

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