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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.36, 22,034.40 and 11,575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.36, 22,034.40 and 11,575.48 is: 17,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.36 : 22,034.40 = 11,575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.36/22,034.40 = 11,575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.36x = 22,034.40 × 11,575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.36x = 255,058,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,058,756.51/14,710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,338.72

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