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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.22, 22,005.12 and 11,733.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.22, 22,005.12 and 11,733.69 is: 17,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.22 : 22,005.12 = 11,733.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.22/22,005.12 = 11,733.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.22x = 22,005.12 × 11,733.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.22x = 258,201,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,201,317.01/14,689.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.61

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