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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.68, 21,955.28 and 11,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.68, 21,955.28 and 11,095.46 is: 16,612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.68 : 21,955.28 = 11,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.68/21,955.28 = 11,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.68x = 21,955.28 × 11,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.68x = 243,603,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,603,817.56/14,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.73

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