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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.47, 22,008.49 and 11,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.47, 22,008.49 and 11,735.96 is: 17,581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.47 : 22,008.49 = 11,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.47/22,008.49 = 11,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.47x = 22,008.49 × 11,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.47x = 258,290,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,290,618.92/14,691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,581.00

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