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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.69, 22,386.35 and 11,641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.69, 22,386.35 and 11,641.32 is: 17,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.69 : 22,386.35 = 11,641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.69/22,386.35 = 11,641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.69x = 22,386.35 × 11,641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.69x = 260,606,693.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,606,693.09/14,943.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,439.25

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