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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.96, 20,316.96 and 11,352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.96, 20,316.96 and 11,352.22 is: 15,671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.96 : 20,316.96 = 11,352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.96/20,316.96 = 11,352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.96x = 20,316.96 × 11,352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.96x = 230,642,548.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,642,548.86/14,716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,671.89

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