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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.52, 22,005.03 and 11,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.52, 22,005.03 and 11,385.44 is: 17,056.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.52 : 22,005.03 = 11,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.52/22,005.03 = 11,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.52x = 22,005.03 × 11,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.52x = 250,537,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,537,087.73/14,688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.66

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