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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,636.88, 22,003.92 and 11,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,636.88, 22,003.92 and 11,351.52 is: 17,064.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,636.88 : 22,003.92 = 11,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,636.88/22,003.92 = 11,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,636.88x = 22,003.92 × 11,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,636.88x = 249,777,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,777,937.96/14,636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.97

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