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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,714.83, 22,044.43 and 11,388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,714.83, 22,044.43 and 11,388.77 is: 17,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,714.83 : 22,044.43 = 11,388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,714.83/22,044.43 = 11,388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,714.83x = 22,044.43 × 11,388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,714.83x = 251,058,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,058,943.05/14,714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,061.63

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