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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,683.65, 22,040.06 and 11,432.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,683.65, 22,040.06 and 11,432.31 is: 17,159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,683.65 : 22,040.06 = 11,432.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,683.65/22,040.06 = 11,432.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,683.65x = 22,040.06 × 11,432.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,683.65x = 251,968,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,968,798.34/14,683.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,159.82

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