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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.44, 22,036.32 and 11,406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.44, 22,036.32 and 11,406.32 is: 17,087.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.44 : 22,036.32 = 11,406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.44/22,036.32 = 11,406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.44x = 22,036.32 × 11,406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.44x = 251,353,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,353,317.54/14,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,087.89

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