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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,636.58, 21,954.83 and 11,309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,636.58, 21,954.83 and 11,309.66 is: 16,964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,636.58 : 21,954.83 = 11,309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,636.58/21,954.83 = 11,309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,636.58x = 21,954.83 × 11,309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,636.58x = 248,301,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,301,642.28/14,636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.46

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