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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.00, 22,402.55 and 11,436.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.00, 22,402.55 and 11,436.75 is: 17,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.00 : 22,402.55 = 11,436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.00/22,402.55 = 11,436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.00x = 22,402.55 × 11,436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.00x = 256,212,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,212,392.30/14,951.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,136.80

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