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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751, 22,108.04 and 11,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751, 22,108.04 and 11,618.64 is: 17,413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751 : 22,108.04 = 11,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751/22,108.04 = 11,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751x = 22,108.04 × 11,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751x = 256,865,357.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,865,357.87/14,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.42

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