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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.41, 22,004.82 and 11,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.41, 22,004.82 and 11,385.32 is: 17,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.41 : 22,004.82 = 11,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.41/22,004.82 = 11,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.41x = 22,004.82 × 11,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.41x = 250,531,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,531,807.22/14,688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.43

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