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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,681.62, 22,001.73 and 11,379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,681.62, 22,001.73 and 11,379.25 is: 17,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,681.62 : 22,001.73 = 11,379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,681.62/22,001.73 = 11,379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,681.62x = 22,001.73 × 11,379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,681.62x = 250,363,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,363,186.10/14,681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,052.83

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