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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.90, 22,033.35 and 11,772.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.90, 22,033.35 and 11,772.90 is: 17,659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.90 : 22,033.35 = 11,772.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.90/22,033.35 = 11,772.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.90x = 22,033.35 × 11,772.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.90x = 259,396,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,396,426.22/14,688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,659.35

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