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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.55, 21,953.34 and 11,732.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.55, 21,953.34 and 11,732.31 is: 17,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.55 : 21,953.34 = 11,732.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.55/21,953.34 = 11,732.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.55x = 21,953.34 × 11,732.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.55x = 257,563,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,563,390.42/14,635.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.47

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