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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,681.76, 22,001.04 and 11,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,681.76, 22,001.04 and 11,569.20 is: 17,336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,681.76 : 22,001.04 = 11,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,681.76/22,001.04 = 11,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,681.76x = 22,001.04 × 11,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,681.76x = 254,534,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,534,431.97/14,681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.78

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