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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,685.14, 22,042.30 and 11,433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,685.14, 22,042.30 and 11,433.80 is: 17,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,685.14 : 22,042.30 = 11,433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,685.14/22,042.30 = 11,433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,685.14x = 22,042.30 × 11,433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,685.14x = 252,027,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,027,249.74/14,685.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.06

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