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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.44, 22,034.82 and 11,405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.44, 22,034.82 and 11,405.32 is: 17,086.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.44 : 22,034.82 = 11,405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.44/22,034.82 = 11,405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.44x = 22,034.82 × 11,405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.44x = 251,314,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,314,173.24/14,708.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,086.39

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